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A novel mechanism for time-sorting insect catches, and its use to derive the diel flight periodicity of brassica pod midge Dasineura brassicae (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 March 2007

A.K. Murchie*
Affiliation:
Department of Entomology and Nematology, IACR Rothamsted, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JQ, UK
D.J. Burn
Affiliation:
Engineering and Maintenance Service, IACR Rothamsted, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JQ, UK
W.D.J. Kirk
Affiliation:
School of Life Sciences, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, UK
I.H. Williams
Affiliation:
Department of Entomology and Nematology, IACR Rothamsted, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JQ, UK
*
*Applied Plant Science Division, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5PX, UK Fax: +44 (0)28 90 668 372 E-mail: archie.murchie@dardni.gov.uk

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