Microsporidian pathogens in European gypsy moth populations

Michael McManus; Leellen Solter

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Microsporidian pathogens in European gypsy moth populations

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Michael McManus, Leellen Solter

Year:

2003

Type:

Other

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: McManus, Michael L.; Liebhold, Andrew M., eds. Proceedings: Ecology, Survey and Management of Forest Insects; 2002 September 1-5; Krakow, Poland. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-311. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station. 44-51.

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Abstract

The significance of microsporidian pathogens as mortality agents of gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar L.) in Europe frequently is overlooked. Collections of isolates from 10 different countries suggest that three genera and several biotypes are extant. It is important that the taxonomic placement and phylogeny of currently described genera and species be clarified and that regulatory issues be addressed before exotic entomopathogens are introduced into North America to regulate L. dispar populations.

Parent Publication

Proceedings: Ecology, Survey and Management of Forest Insects

Citation

McManus, Michael L.; Solter, Leellen. 2003. Microsporidian pathogens in European gypsy moth populations. In: McManus, Michael L.; Liebhold, Andrew M., eds. Proceedings: Ecology, Survey and Management of Forest Insects; 2002 September 1-5; Krakow, Poland. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-311. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station. 44-51.