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Lure Specificity, Timing, and Damage by Epiphyas Moths in Apple Orchards
Jenn Hoskins
26th July, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study took place in southwestern Western Australia, focusing on three Epiphyas species in key apple-growing areas
- LBAM was found only in the Perth Hills, while E. pulla was detected in apple orchards near Manjimup and Pemberton
- The lures were effective for LBAM and E. pulla but not for the undescribed Epiphyas sp. (1), indicating a need for further refinement
AgricultureEnvironmentAnimal Science
References
Main Study
1) Lure specificity, phenology, and damage caused by Epiphyas moths (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Western Australian apple orchards.
Published 24th July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae162
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