The opportunistic origin of a new citrus pest

Masuda, K; Shapiro, A

The opportunistic origin of a new citrus pest

Authors

Kenneth K. Masuda
Arthur M. Shapiro

Authors Affiliations

Kenneth K. Masuda is a graduate student in the Department of Zoology, U.C., Davis; Arthur M. Shapiro is Associate Professor of Zoology and Associate Research Zoologist in the University of California Agricultural Experiment Station, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 34(6):4-5. DOI:10.3733/ca.v034n06p4. June 1980.

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Abstract

It prefers sweet fennel, but the anise swallowtail will quickly switch hosts and become a serious pest of citrus if no fennel is available. Control by trap-cropping is suggested.

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