Western Spruce Budworm Consumption-Effects of Host Species and Foliage Chemistry

Michael R. Wagner; Elizabeth A. Blake

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Western Spruce Budworm Consumption-Effects of Host Species and Foliage Chemistry

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Michael R. Wagner, Elizabeth A. Blake

Year:

1983

Type:

Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Talerico, Robert L.; Montgomery, Michael, tech. coords. Proceedings, forest defoliator--host interactions: A comparison between gypsy moth and spruce budworms; 1983 April 5-7; New Haven, CT. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-85. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station: 49-54.

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Abstract

Feeding efficiencies and growth rates of western spruce budworm larvae varied among hosts tested. Pupae attained normal size regardless of host species. Candidate defensive compounds (tannins and phenols) varied only slightly with the vigor of the host. The relationship between these defensive compounds and measures of larvae growth were not entirely consistent with current theories on the role of secondary plant compounds.

Parent Publication

Proceedings, forest defoliator—host interactions: A comparison between gypsy moth and spruce budworms

Citation

Wagner, Michael R.; Blake, Elizabeth A. . 1983. Western Spruce Budworm Consumption-Effects of Host Species and Foliage Chemistry. In: Talerico, Robert L.; Montgomery, Michael, tech. coords. Proceedings, forest defoliator--host interactions: A comparison between gypsy moth and spruce budworms; 1983 April 5-7; New Haven, CT. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-85. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station: 49-54.