Essays about: "Pieris brassicae"

Found 2 essays containing the words Pieris brassicae.

  1. 1. Effect of patch heterogeneity on oviposition in two lepidopteran Brassica pests

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Tove Maria Nilsson; [2011]
    Keywords : Pieris brassicae; Plutella xylostella; Brassica oleracea; oviposition; host plant; egg distribution; patch heterogeneity;

    Abstract : The plant family of Brassicaceae is widespread around the world and many members of the family are important food and oil-seed crops. There are many insect pests specialized on brassicaceous crops and interactions between crop and pest are well studied. READ MORE

  3. 2. Response to olfactory stimuli in gregarious Pieris brassicae caterpillars

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Louise Malmgren; [2011]
    Keywords : olfaction; olfactometer; caterpillar; host search; Pieris brassicae; Lepidoptera; Brassica oleracea; cauliflower; broccoli; cabbage; stimuli;

    Abstract : Insects search primarily to find food, egg-laying sites, resting sites or conspecifics. Understanding the search behaviour of insects at the point when they are not in contact with the host is relevant to for instance the control of pest species. READ MORE