PLAGIOGNATHUS MEDICAGUS (HEMIPTERA: MIRIDAE): DESCRIPTIONS OF EGG AND FIVE NYMPHAL INSTARS
J. C. Arrand, Helena P. McMahon
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J. C. Arrand, Helena P. McMahon
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Abstract The egg and five nymphal instars of Plagiognathus medicagus Arrand, a pest of alfalfa in Western Canada, are described and illustrated. A key for ready separation of the nymphal instars is provided.
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Abstract The egg and five nymphal instars of Plagiognathus medicagus Arrand, a pest of alfalfa in Western Canada, are described and illustrated. A key for ready separation of the nymphal instars is provided.
Key concepts: Miridae, Instar, Hemiptera, PEST analysis, Biology, Nymph, Zoology, Horticulture