New records and discussions of predators of the pear psylla, <i>Psylla pyricola</i> Forster, in British Columbia

Authors

  • R. D. McMullen Research Station Research Branch Canada Department of Agriculture Summerland, B.C.
  • C. Jong Research Station Research Branch Canada Department of Agriculture Summerland, B.C.

Keywords:

pear psylla, <i>Psylla pyricola</i>

Abstract

The following species are presented as new records of insect predators of the pear psylla, <i>Psylla pyricola</i> Förster, in British Columbia: <i>Anthocoris nemoralis</i> (F.), <i>Campylomma verbasci</i> (Meyer), <i>Deraeocoris brevis piceatus</i> Knight, <i>D. fasciolus</i> Knight, <i>Diaphnocoris provancheri</i> (Burque), <i>Adalia frigida</i> Schn., <i>Calvia duodecemmaculata</i> Gebl., <i>Coccinella transversoguttata </i>Fald., <i>Hippodamia quinquesignata</i> Kirby,  <i>Platypalpus</i> sp. near <i>pluto</i> Mel., <i>Hemerobius pacificus</i> Banks. The biologies of some of the most common predators of the pear psylla are briefly discussed.

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2019-08-26

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Vol. 64 (1967): Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia

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