Comparative Feeding and Development of Pseudoplusia includens (Lepidoptera Noctuidae) on Kudzu and Soybean Foliage

Journal Article · Mon Apr 10 00:00:00 EDT 2000 · Annals of the Entomological Society of America

OSTI ID:807780

Kidd, K A; Orr, D B

Kudzu is a close relative of soybean and is a widely distributed exotic weed in the southern U.S. The biology of the soybean looper was studied to better understand the foraging behavior of this species on kudzu. Insects feeding on kudzu had higher mortality, longer development and lower pupal weights than those fed on soybean. Foliage consumption did not differ between treatments and nutritional quality between soybean and kudzu did not differ. In an oviposition test, females readily used kudzu if it was the only species available, but when soybean was provided more eggs were deposited on soybean.

• Research Organization: USDA Forest Service, Savannah River, New Ellenton, SC (US)
• Sponsoring Organization: (US)
• DOE Contract Number: AI09-00SR22188
• OSTI ID: 807780
• Journal Information: Annals of the Entomological Society of America, Vol. 94, Issue 2; Other Information: PBD: 10 Apr 2000; ISSN 0013-8746
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
FEEDING
FEMALES
LEAVES
LEPIDOPTERA
MORTALITY
SOYBEANS
WEEDS
FORAGE
EXOTIC PESTS
HOST PREFERENCE
FECUNDITY
PREIMAGINAL DEVELOPMENT