Rearing the Douglas-fir cone moth, <i>Barbara colfaxiana</i> (Kearfott), on an artificial diet in the laboratory
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Douglas-fir cone moth, <i>Barbara colfaxiana</i>Abstract
The Douglas-fir cone moth, <i>Barbara colfaxiana</i> (Kearfott), can be reared satisfactorily in the laboratory. Methods for handling all stages and rearing larvae on a wheat germ diet are described.References
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