Ezeh, A.E., Zalucki, M.P., Day, M.D., Taylor, T., & Furlong, M.J. 2025 Thermal biology of Hypogeococcus pungens (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) explains its variable performance as a classical biological control agent for Harrisia martinii (Cactaceae) in Australia. Environmental Entomology XX(XX): 1-13

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Notes: Life-history traits (settling time, survival, development time, female reproduction, adult longevity) were compared at 6 constant temperatures (15 to 40 °C) in the laboratory. CLIMEX models were developed for the mealybug and its host, H. martinii, and used to investigate the suitability of different regions of Australia, where H. martinii occurs for Hy. pungens. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaf026

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