Distribution of Larvae of Lycoriella Agarici Loudon (diptera: Sciaridae) Within Mushroom Beds in Commercial Culture of Agaricus Bisporus and Agaricus Bitorquis in New South Wales
Year: 1981
Type: article
Abstract: The distribution of larvae of the sciarid Lycoriella agarici between compost, casing and mushrooms in 4 commercial mushroom farms near Sydney was studied over the period late January to April 1979. Two of the farms grew mushrooms of the species Agaricus bisporus and the other two grew A. bitorquis. In the absence of chemical treatment significant sciarid larva populations developed in both casing and sporophores of both species. Chemical treatment of the casing delayed the population increase in the casing and prevented direct damage to the sporophores but did not affect the larval population in the compost. The sciarid larval population in the compost, casing and sporophores was predominantly aggregated for both species of mushroom. The implication of the observed distribution and aggregation of the larvae is discussed in relation to pesticide use and damage to sporophores.
Source: Australian Journal of Entomology
Authors: A. D. Clift, R. B. Toffolon
Language: English
Subfield: Insect Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2052288580