Record of Wiseana signata (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Hepialidae) larvae in sand dunes Journal Paper
- Author
- Grehan, J.R.
- Year
- 1983
- Journal / Source
- New Zealand Entymology
- Volume
- 7
- Pages
- 417-418
- Keywords
- Lepidoptera, Hepialidae, Aenetus virescens, larva, biology, behaviour, borer.
- Summary
- Larval behaviour during establishment in living trees is described for Aenetus virescens. The form of the initial tunnel is compared with both preceding and subsequent larval tunnels. Establishment by A. virescens is compared with arboreal Cossidae.