California insects: Survey provides accurate data for study of state's insect problems
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Paul D. HurdAuthor Affiliations
Paul D. Hurd, Jr., is Junior Entomologist, University of California, Berkeley.Publication Information
Hilgardia 8(5):3-3. DOI:10.3733/ca.v008n05p3. May 1954.
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Abstract
Insects of economic importance in California–whether native or introduced–have often been studied with almost complete disregard for their relationship to other insect species, largely because of the immediacy of a specific problem.
Hurd P. 1954. California insects: Survey provides accurate data for study of state's insect problems. Hilgardia 8(5):3-3. DOI:10.3733/ca.v008n05p3
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