Wednesday 5 June 2024

Corn Earworm Migration Patterns Provide Insights for Improved Management

Close-up of a corn earworm moth resting on a green leaf. The moth has a pale body and large, green compound eyes. The background consists of blurred green leaves, with the moth partially hidden among them.

This post Corn Earworm Migration Patterns Provide Insights for Improved Management appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America.

By comparing ratios of hydrogen isotopes in corn earworm moths with a map of those ratios in rainwater, researchers have developed a clearer picture of how and where the moths migrate across North and South America. The findings advance understanding of gene flow and insecticide resistance spread among corn earworms and can improve integrated pest management practices. [Read more]

The post Corn Earworm Migration Patterns Provide Insights for Improved Management appeared first on Entomology Today.



No comments:

Post a Comment