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The Occurrence and Life History of the Leaf Tier, Cnephasia virgaureana Treit. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), and Its Parasites in Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island1

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 May 2012

D. C. Read  and
Ray F. Morris
D. C. Read
Affiliation:
Canada Department of Agriculture, Experimental Farm, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Ray F. Morris
Affiliation:
Canada Department of Agriculture, Experimental Farm, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
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Abstract

The leaf tier or webworm, Cnephasia virgaureana Treit., was first reported in Newfoundland in 1916, but no further records were noted from that area until 1957 when it was found causing severe damage to certain crops. An infestation of this webworm was discovered in Prince Edward Island in 1955, and severe infestations were reported in areas of Bavaria and Boden, Germany, in 1954. It was assumed that importations of the pest must have been made into Canada about 1954 or 1955. The life history of the pest is discussed and the parasites found during the period of study are listed.

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The Canadian Entomologist , Volume 96 , Issue 10 , October 1964 , pp. 1336 - 1339
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Copyright © Entomological Society of Canada 1964

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