Preliminary investigations on insects affecting the reproductive stage of the silversword (Argyroxiphium sandwicense DC.) Compositae, Haleakala Crater, Maui, Hawaii
Kobayashi HK. 1974. Preliminary investigations on insects affecting the reproductive stage of the silversword (Argyroxiphium sandwicense DC.) Compositae, Haleakala Crater, Maui, Hawaii. Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomological Society. 21(3):397-402
Presents an analysis of insect damage to the seedcrop of 1971. Suggests that larval damage to seeds is a natural ecological factor and does not necessarily threaten species survival. Argues the need for further research.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Kobayashi, Herbert
- Units
- HALE
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Colletidae (yellow-faced bees), Diptera (Flies), Germination, Haleakala Silversword (Argyroxiphium sandwicense ssp. macrocephalum), Hawaii, Hymenoptera, Insects (Insecta), Larvae, Plant Studies, Seeds, Tephritidae (fruit flies)