Carpenterworm Moths and Cerambycid Hardwood Borers Caught in Light Traps

J. D. Solomon; L. Newsome; W. N. Darwin

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Carpenterworm Moths and Cerambycid Hardwood Borers Caught in Light Traps

Informally Refereed

Authors:

J. D. Solomon, L. Newsome, W. N. Darwin

Year:

1972

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Journal of the Georgia Entomological Society 7(1):76-79

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Abstract

A portable, battery-operated light trap was used in hardwood stands in Mississippi. Ten species of hardwood borers were captured with carpenterworm moths being taken in the greatest numbers. Many cerambycid borers were also captured.

Keywords

Light trap, forest insects, carpenterworm, cerambycidae

Citation

Solomon, J. D.; Newsome, L.; Darwin, W. N. 1972. Carpenterworm Moths and Cerambycid Hardwood Borers Caught in Light Traps. Journal of the Georgia Entomological Society 7(1):76-79.