Comparing the effects of the exotic cactus-feeding moth, Cactoblastis cactorum (Berg) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) and a native cactus-feeding moth, Melitara prodenialis (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on two species of Florida Opuntia
Exotic species are a great concern because of the possibility of negative effects once they become established. The exotic cactus moth, Cactoblastis cactorum has a reputation for being detrimental to Opuntia populations throughout Florida and the southeastern United States. Multiple projects are cur...
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Scholar Commons
2006
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| Online Access: | http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/2449 http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3448&context=etd |