Control of leaf beetle (Aulacophora nigripennis) attacking carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) using some Dianthus as trap plants [Japanese]

摘要

Significant differences in numbers of resident leaf beetles (Aulacophora nigripennis) were observed among 28 Dianthus plant species. D. pungens showed significantly high frequencies of beetles than on carnations (D. caryophyllus). This indicated that D. pungens might serve as a trap plant for A. nigripennis.