An evaluation of Mimorista pulchellalis (Dyar) (Lepidoptera : Pyraustidae) as a biocontrol agent against jointed cactus in South Africa

dc.contributor.advisor	Moran, V C
dc.contributor.advisor	Allanson, B R
dc.contributor.author	Nieman, Erik
dc.date.accessioned	2026-03-03T13:42:11Z
dc.date.issued	1984
dc.description.abstract	From the introduction: The work on Mimorista is divided into two sections: a laboratory orientated study which describes the biology and rearing techniques and a field orientated study where the establishment of the insect and its impact on jointed cactus populations are examined. In the final chapters the integration of this insect in the current control program are discussed and recommendations regarding its future in South Africa are given.
dc.description.degree	Academic thesis
dc.description.degree	Master's thesis
dc.description.degree	MSc
dc.format.extent	90 pages
dc.format.mimetype	application/pdf
dc.identifier.other	http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1007052
dc.identifier.uri	https://researchrepository.ru.ac.za/handle/123456789/4363
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	Rhodes University, Faculty of Science, Department of Zoology and Entomology
dc.rights	Nieman, Erik
dc.subject	Cactus -- South Africa
dc.subject	Weeds -- Biological control -- South Africa
dc.subject	Pyralidae -- South Africa
dc.subject	Moths -- South Africa
dc.title	An evaluation of Mimorista pulchellalis (Dyar) (Lepidoptera : Pyraustidae) as a biocontrol agent against jointed cactus in South Africa
dc.type	Academic thesis

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