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The biology and behavior ofOrthotomicus erosus (Wollaston) (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) in the subcortical zone of pine in Israel are described. The pest attacks and develops in variousPinus species and uses them, or species ofCupressus, for maturation feeding. In IsraelO. erosus is clearly bigamous. Rates of development of various stages at different constant temperatures were measured and discussed. The accelerated development ofO. erosus at high temperatures demonstrates its good adaptation to the hot weather prevailing in Israel.
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Mendel, Z., Halperin, J. The biology and behavior oforthotomicus erosus in Israel. Phytoparasitica 10, 169–181 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02994526
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