Lincoln University entomological expedition to Pitt Island

Emberson, Rowan M.; Muir, C. A.; Early, J. W.; Barratt, B. I. P.

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Lincoln University entomological expedition to Pitt Island

Emberson, Rowan M. ; Muir, C. A. ; Early, J. W. ; Barratt, B. I. P.

Type: Monograph

Permalink: https://hdl.handle.net/10182/4157

Originally published: 1991-12 as Department of Ecology by Lincoln University. Department of Entomology and Animal Ecology and available at http://hdl.handle.net/10182/4157

Keywords: Pitt Island; Xylotoles costatus; Pitt Island longhorn beetle; insect studies

Fields of Research: 0702 Animal Production; 0602 Ecology

Abstract:

The expedition had two objectives: 1. To search for the Pitt Island longhorn beetle, Xylotoles costatus and determine its distribution, abundance and conservation status. 2. To undertake general entomological survey work, particularly in the orders Coleoptera, Diptera, Lepidoptera and Hymenoptera by using trapping methods not previously used on Pitt Island.

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