The life history and behavior of the flea beetle Phyllotreta pusilla Horn in Manitoba

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dc.contributor.authorWestdal, Paul Harold Adalstein Nielen_US
dc.date.accessioned2011-06-06T18:14:49Z
dc.date.available2011-06-06T18:14:49Z
dc.date.issued1950en_US
dc.degree.disciplineEntomologyen_US
dc.degree.levelMaster of Science (M.Sc.)en_US
dc.description.abstractFlea beetles are represented in Manitoba by several species. Of those which attack cruciferae, Plyllortreta pusilla Horn is the most abundant, widespread and destructive. The life history and behavior of the various species are known in general from studies in other localities, but no records of similar studies in Manitoba have been found. The economic importance of P. pusilla in Manitoba makes a biological study particularly important. It was the purpose of this study (1) to present an illustrated description of the different life stages; (2) to determine the life cycle of the insect in Manitoba; and (3) to study the behavior and habits of the insect...en_US
dc.format.extentvi, 55 p.en_US
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dc.identifierocm72809651en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/4713
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.rightsThe reproduction of this thesis has been made available by authority of the copyright owner solely for the purpose of private study and research, and may only be reproduced and copied as permitted by copyright laws or with express written authorization from the copyright owner.en_US
dc.titleThe life history and behavior of the flea beetle Phyllotreta pusilla Horn in Manitobaen_US
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