The Tobacco Budworm on St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands: Host Plants, Population Survey and Estimates
Abstract
The maximum tobacco budworm, Heliothis virescens (F.), population on St. Croix occurs during October and November, while the low is during June, July and August. Pigeon pea and Bastardia serve as the principle host plants throughout the year. Population estimates show the species at a sufficiently low level to make St. Croix an excellent location for suppression or eradication studies.Downloads
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