Diversity of arthropods associated with Mikania spp and Chromolaena odorata (Asterales: Asteraceae: Eupatorieae) in Florida

Authors

R. Diaz, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
S. Romero, Tropical Research & Education Center
A. Roda, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
C. Mannion, Tropical Research & Education Center
W. A. Overholt, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2015

Abstract

Summary Field surveys revealed that in south Florida the recently established Mikania micrantha Kunth (Asterales: Asteraceae: Eupatorieae) had a lower diversity of monophagous insect herbivores compared to the native Mikania spp or Chromolaena odorata (L.) R. M. King & H. Rob. (Asterales: Asteraceae: Eupatorieae). In addition, Mikania micrantha served as a host for pests of agricultural and ornamental crops in Florida.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Florida Entomologist

First Page

389

Last Page

393

Recommended Citation

Diaz, R., Romero, S., Roda, A., Mannion, C., & Overholt, W. (2015). Diversity of arthropods associated with Mikania spp and Chromolaena odorata (Asterales: Asteraceae: Eupatorieae) in Florida. Florida Entomologist, 98 (1), 389-393. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.098.0168