Author： SPARKS A. N. JACKSON R. D. CARPENTER J. E. MULLER R. A.
Publisher： Entomological Society of America
ISSN： 1938-2901
Source： Annals of the Entomological Society of America, Vol.79, Iss.1, 1986-01, pp. : 132-139
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Abstract
Information obtained through insect migration research is an absolute necessity for the development of mathematical models to describe insect populations and the development of wide-area pest management programs. Data delineating the distance that insect species can traverse, nonstop, are limited. Thus, insect traps were placed on unmanned oil platforms located at four locations in the Gulf of Mexico up to 160 km from shore. A total of 177 species representing 9 orders and 69 families of insects was captured from all locations between 11 September 1973 and 21 October 1973. Synoptic weather patterns were analyzed to help understand the mechanism of insect transport.
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