What factors influence larval success and distribution of the fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea), a nuisance moth species native to Oklahoma?
Tree Crown Nesting Preferences
Do fall webworms prefer to build th
eir webs in the lower, middle, or upper portions of tree crowns?
-Does geographic location affect preference?
-Does tree host identity affect preference?
Are fall webworms more successful in lower, middle, or upper portions of tree crowns?
-Does placement in the tree crown affect larval abundance?
-Does placement in the tree crown affect larval maturation?
Foliage and Chemical Preferences
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Trade-offs
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Local adaptation
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Positive Ecological Interactions
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Science Education
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