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First Report of Chaetocnema minuta (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Associated with Turfgrass Damage in the Desert Southwest United States

Chaetocnema minuta Melsh., a Nearctic flea beetle, has been recently isolated from damaged perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L. var. Palmer/Prelude) and hybrid bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon L. Pers. × Cynodon transvaalensis Burtt Davy var. Midiron) in southern Utah and Nevada, respectively. Though previous surveys have found this insect associated with grasses, this short communication is the first report of economic damage to turfgrasses. Little is known about C. minuta seasonal phenology and host plant damage, and the distribution and understanding of the population dynamics in the Southwestern United States remain unstudied. Area turfgrass managers report the need for multiple insecticide applications throughout the growing season to maintain populations below turf damaging levels. This report serves to characterize turfgrass damage and document monitoring efforts to assist with future management programs.

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Work Title First Report of Chaetocnema minuta (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Associated with Turfgrass Damage in the Desert Southwest United States
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Creators
  1. Adam Van Dyke
  2. Benjamin A. Mcgraw
Keyword
  1. Flea beetle
  2. Chaetocnema minuta
  3. Perennial ryegrass
  4. Bermudagrass
License CC BY 4.0 (Attribution)
Work Type Article
Publisher
  1. Journal of Integrated Pest Management
Publication Date April 4, 2021
Publisher Identifier (DOI)
  1. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab013
Deposited May 24, 2023

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  • Added Creator Adam Van Dyke

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  • Added Creator Benjamin A. Mcgraw

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    May 24, 2023 21:05 by Researcher Metadata Database

  • Updated Keyword, Subtitle, Publication Date Show Changes

    May 27, 2023 12:35 by avs5190

    Keyword
    • Flea beetle, Chaetocnema minuta, Perennial ryegrass, Bermudagrass
    Subtitle
    • Chrysomelidae) Associated with Turfgrass Damage in the Desert Southwest United States
    Publication Date
    • 2021-01-01
    • 2021-04-04
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    April 04, 2024 10:22 by [unknown user]