Abstract

The striped cucumber beetle [StCB; Acalymma vittatum (F.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)] and the western striped cucumber beetle [WStCB; Acalymma trivittatum (Mannerheim)] are closely related species of herbivores endemic to North America that specialize on Cucurbitaceae plants. StCB and WStCB are key pests of cucurbit crops that can reduce quantity and quality of yield or even kill plants, especially seedlings, by feeding and by vectoring pathogens. Insecticides can be used to control StCB and WStCB, but a number of more selective nonchemical management methods are also available to help control these pests. Here, we describe the biology, life stages, and damage caused by StCB and WStCB and discuss methods for managing these pests in cucurbit crops.

中文翻译：

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条纹黄瓜甲虫和西部条纹黄瓜甲虫（鞘翅目：菊科）

摘要

条纹黄瓜甲虫[StCB; 轮状旋毛虫（C.optera：Chrysomelidae）和西部条纹黄瓜甲虫[WStCB; Acalymma trivittatum（Mannerheim）]是北美特有的食草动物密切相关的物种，专门研究葫芦科植物。StCB和WStCB是葫芦类作物的主要害虫，它们可以通过摄食和传播病原体来降低产量和质量，甚至杀死植物，特别是幼苗。杀虫剂可用于控制StCB和WStCB，但是也可以使用许多更具选择性的非化学处理方法来帮助控制这些害虫。在这里，我们描述了StCB和WStCB造成的生物学，生命阶段和损害，并讨论了在葫芦类作物中处理这些害虫的方法。