R3T2N2; and 2Research Station, Agriculture Canada, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3A2. Contibutionno.654', received I3 Sept. 1984, accepted22 Feb. 1985 Douclns, BnreN J., Tuorvres, A. GonooN, MonnrsoN, IaN N. eNo For personal use only.
Can. Ent. 108: 945-954 ( 1 976) The biology of Cassida hemisphaerica Hbst. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) is given and its suitability as a biological control agent of bladder campion, Silene cucubalus Wibel, is evaluated. Because its host range includes a number of ornammtal plants in the genus Dianthus and the adults will feed on economic plants in the family Chenopodiaceae, introduction of C. hemisphaerica is not at this time justified.
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