Review of the biology and ecology of a ragweed leaf beetle, Ophraella communa (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), which is a biological control agent of an invasive common ragweed, Ambrosia artemisiifolia (Asterales: Asteraceae)

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Geun Kim ◽  
Doo-Hyung Lee
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Biological Control Agent ◽  
Leaf Beetle ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Ambrosia Artemisiifolia ◽  
Common Ragweed ◽  
Ophraella Communa

scholarly journals Spread of the ragweed leaf beetle, Ophraella communa LeSage, 1986 (Coleoptera Chrysomelidae), in Piedmont Region (northwestern Italy)

2014 ◽  
pp. 17-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanni Bosio ◽  
Viola Massobrio ◽  
Catarina Chersi ◽  
Giovanni Scavarda ◽  
Shawn Clark
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Leaf Beetle ◽  
Ambrosia Artemisiifolia ◽  
Native Range ◽  
Biological Cycle ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Common Ragweed ◽  
Ophraella Communa ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
Piedmont Region

Common ragweed, Ambrosia artemisiifolia L., one of the most dangerous invasive species for its high allergenic pollen production, has been spreading in Europe since the 19th century but has not until now recruited any effective natural enemy. In its native range, North america, many insects and fungi are recorded feeding or developing on this weed, reducing common ragweed impact on human health and habitats. Some of these organisms, specific or oligophagous on A. artemisiifolia, are considered promising agents for the biological control of this weed, and in some cases they have already been introduced in other continents. Among these species, the leaf beetle Ophraella communa LeSage (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) was found at the beginning of august 2013 attacking common ragweed near a nursery in Galliate (Novara province - piedmont Region). Field surveys were carried out from august to November in various piedmont counties to document the spread of this recently introduced galerucine species. Data are reported regarding the leaf beetle’s morphology, biological cycle, spread, hosts and natural enemies in the new range. Prospects for the biological control of common ragweed in Europe are also discussed.

Control efficiency of leaf beetle,Ophraella communa, on the invasive common ragweed,Ambrosia artemisiifolia, at different growing stages

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
pp. 1049-1063 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian-Ying Guo ◽  
Zhong-Shi Zhou ◽  
Xing-Wen Zheng ◽  
Hong-Song Chen ◽  
Fang-Hao Wan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Beetle ◽  
Ambrosia Artemisiifolia ◽  
Common Ragweed ◽  
Control Efficiency ◽  
Ophraella Communa

scholarly journals Erratum to: Assessment of potential non-target effects of Tetrastichus julis, a biological control agent of the cereal leaf beetle, Oulema melanopus

BioControl ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
pp. 413-413
Author(s):  
Vincent A. D. Hervet ◽  
Héctor A. Cárcamo ◽  
Lloyd M. Dosdall ◽  
Terry D. Miller ◽  
Swaroop V. Kher
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Biological Control Agent ◽  
Leaf Beetle ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Cereal Leaf Beetle ◽  
Oulema Melanopus ◽  
Target Effects
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