Reed canary grass observations of effects on crop stand and fibre quality caused by infestation of Epicalamus phalaridis

A severe infestation of the gall midge Epicalamus phalaridis (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae)occurred in a field of reed canary grass, Phalaris arundinacea in northern Sweden. The midge species has potential to become a serious pest on Phalaris grown for bioenergy or fibre production. Larvae of the midge fe...

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Main Authors: S. HELLQVIST, M. FINELL, S. LANDSTRÖM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Scientific Agricultural Society of Finland 2008-12-01
Series:Agricultural and Food Science
Online Access:https://journal.fi/afs/article/view/5741