Diversity of arthropods associated with Mikania spp. and Chromolaena odorata (Asterales: Asteraceae: Eupatorieae) in Florida

Authors

  • R. Diaz Biological Control Research and Containment Laboratory, Indian River Research and Education Center, University of Florida, Fort Pierce, Florida
  • S. Romero Tropical Research and Education Center, University of Florida, Homestead, Florida
  • A. Roda Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Miami, Florida
  • C. Mannion Tropical Research and Education Center, University of Florida, Homestead, Florida
  • W. A. Overholt Biological Control Research and Containment Laboratory, Indian River Research and Education Center, University of Florida, Fort Pierce, Florida

Keywords:

Chromolaena odorata, herbivore diversity, Mikania cordifolia, Mikania scandens

Abstract

Field surveys revealed that in south Florida the recently established Mikania micrantha Kunth (Asterales: Asteraceae: Eupatorieae) had a lower diversity of monophagous insect herbivores compared to the native Mikania spp. or Chromolaena odorata (L.) R. M. King & H. Rob. (Asterales: Asteraceae: Eupatorieae). In addition, Mikania micrantha served as a host for pests of agricultural and ornamental crops in Florida.

 

Sumario

Muestreos de campo en el sur de Florida demostraron que la recientemente establecida Mikania micrantha Kunth (Asterales: Asteraceae: Eupatorieae) tenía una baja diversidad de insectos herbívoros monófagos comparado con las especies nativas Mikania spp. o Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M. King & H. Rob (Asterales: Asteraceae: Eupatorieae). Adicionalmente, Mikania micrantha sirvió como hospedero de plagas de cultivos agrícolas y ornamentales en Florida.

 

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Vol. 98, No. 1 (March 2015)

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Scientific Notes

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