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Ecological conditions influencing the localization of egg-laying by females of the cockchafer (Melolontha hippocastani F.)

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  • M. Švestka

    (Forestry and Game Management Research Institute, Jíloviště-Strnady, Znojmo, Czech Republic)

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We explored the ecological conditions, which influence the female Melolontha hippocastani F. in their selection of the locality for laying eggs. In the region of mass outbreak of M. hippocastani in the south-eastern part of the Czech Republic in selected experimental sample plots including 1 to 8 year-old forest plantations we explored the extent of losses caused by white grub feeding and the relation between the extent of the damage and the individual characteristics of the experimental plots. The relation between the extent of the damage and the method of establishment of the stands and degree of weed infestation at the time of swarming was evaluated statistically. The daily temperatures at the time of M. hippocastani swarming were recorded by means of automatic meteorological stations. A light trap was used to monitor the course of swarming.

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  • M. Švestka, 2007. "Ecological conditions influencing the localization of egg-laying by females of the cockchafer (Melolontha hippocastani F.)," Journal of Forest Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 53(SpecialIs), pages 16-24.
    • Handle: RePEc:caa:jnljfs:v:53:y:2007:i:specialissue:id:2151-jfs
    DOI: 10.17221/2151-JFS
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    1. M. Švestka, 2006. "Distribution of tribes of cockchafers of the genus Melolontha in forests of the Czech Republic and the dependence of their swarming on temperature," Journal of Forest Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 52(11), pages 520-530.
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    1. E. Wagenhoff & R. Blum & H. Delb, 2014. "Spring phenology of cockchafers, Melolontha spp. (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae), in forests of south-western Germany: results of a 3-year survey on adult emergence, swarming flights, and oogenesis from 20," Journal of Forest Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 60(4), pages 154-165.
    2. M. Švestka & K. Drápela, 2009. "The effect of environmental conditions on the abundance of grubs of the cockchafer (Melolontha hippocastani F.)," Journal of Forest Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 55(7), pages 330-338.

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