Lesser cornstalk borer

Wayne N. Dixon; Albert (Bud) E. Mayfield

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Lesser cornstalk borer

Formally Refereed

Authors:

Wayne N. Dixon, Albert (Bud) E. Mayfield

Year:

2012

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

In: M.M. Cram, M.S. Frank, and K.M. Mallams (tech. cords.). Forest nursery pests. Agriculture Handbook 680. USDA Forest Service, Washington, DC. 150-152.

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Abstract

The lesser cornstalk borer (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) affects seedlings of Arizona cypress, bald cypress, black locust, dogwood, black tupelo, loblolly pine, redcedar, sand pine, slash pine, and sycamore. Agricultural host plants (more than 60 species) include beans, corn, millet, peas, sorghums, and soybeans.

Citation

Dixon, Wayne N.; Mayfield, Albert E., III. 2012. Lesser cornstalk borer. In: M.M. Cram, M.S. Frank, and K.M. Mallams (tech. cords.). Forest nursery pests. Agriculture Handbook 680. USDA Forest Service, Washington, DC. 150-152.