Life history and habits of the orchid lema, Lema pectoralis Baly (Coleoptera Chrysomelidae), a major pest of orchids
An important pest of Vanda and Dendrobium, Lilioceris sp. has been identified as Lema pectoralis Baly. "Orchid lema" is proposed as its common name to distinguish it from other beetle pests of orchids. Its eggs, newly hatched larvae, pupae and adults are yellow. The larva feeds immediately...
| Published in: | Philippine Agricultural Scientist, The (Formerly the Philippine Agriculturist) Vol. 84, no. 2 (Jun. 2001), 166-170 |
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