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Title: Impact of seed predators on the herb Baptista lanceolata (Fabales: Fabacae).

Journal Article · · Florida Entomologist

Leguminous seeds are a concentrated source of nutrition (Brashier 2000). In a nutrient-poor habitat, these seeds are important resources for many of the animal species residing there. Several insect predators are known to feed on Baptisia seeds. One such insect is Apion rostrum Say (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), a weevil that feeds on seeds of several wild indigo species. Females lay eggs in developing seed pods where the larvae eat the seeds.

Research Organization:
USDA Forest Service, Savannah River, New Ellenton, SC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE - Office of Environmental Management (EM)
DOE Contract Number:
AI09-00SR22188
OSTI ID:
859306
Report Number(s):
na; 04-32-P; TRN: US200721%%337
Journal Information:
Florida Entomologist, Vol. 87, Issue 3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English