Biological characteristics of Amata sp. on the weed Cayratia japonica
Author of the article:WANG Yong;ZHOU Fu-Cai;LU Zi-Qiang
Author's Workplace：School of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
Key Words：Amata sp.; biological characteristics; Cayratia japonica
Abstract：Cayratia japonica (Thunb.) Gagn., a perennial despicable weed, causes great damage to green hedge, lawn and ornamental by climbing onto them. Amata sp. is a monophagous insect feeding only on C. japonica. Its matured larva overwintere