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research article

Orangeworms on avocados: Orange tortrix feeds on bark, flowers, and buds or on shoots of immature trees

authors

Roy J. Pence, University of California College of Agriculture
Walter Ebeling, University of California College of Agriculture

publication information

California Agriculture 4(8):5-14. DOI: 10.3733/ca.v004n08p5. August 1950.

Summary

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The orange tortrix and Holcocera, two small moths attacking oranges in southern California, were discovered to be avocado pests in 1949.

author affiliations

Roy J. Pence is Principal Laboratory Technician, Division of Entomology, University of California College of Agriculture, Los Angeles. Walter Ebeling is Associate Professor of Entomology and Entomologist in the Experiment Station, University of California College of Agriculture, Los Angeles.