Arthropod community associated with tropical soda apple and natural enemies of Gratiana boliviana (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Florida

Authors

R. Diaz, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
K. Hibbard, Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer services
A. Samayoa, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
W. A. Overholt, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1-2012

Abstract

Arthropods associated with the exotic weed tropical soda apple were collected in Florida. We found that tropical soda apple is a suitable host for several insect pests of agricultural and ornamental plants. Additionally, we report several predators, parasitoids and entomopathogens of Gratiana boliviana, a biological control agent of tropical soda apple.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Florida Entomologist

First Page

228

Last Page

232

Recommended Citation

Diaz, R., Hibbard, K., Samayoa, A., & Overholt, W. (2012). Arthropod community associated with tropical soda apple and natural enemies of Gratiana boliviana (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Florida. Florida Entomologist, 95 (1), 228-232. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.095.0141