›› 2008, Vol. 51 ›› Issue (1): 108-112.

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Species identification of white grubs in lawns around Beijing and their damage characteristics

  

  • Online:2010-07-16 Published:2008-01-20

Abstract: The authors investigated the species composition and damages of white grubs in the production base of lawns, the greening lawns, golf course, and the lawns of sports ground in and around Beijing from 2004 to 2006. We collected 2220 individuals of white grubs which represent 17 species belonging to 10 genera and 2 subfamilies. Holotrichia oblita, Anomala exoleta, and Anomala corpulenta were found to be the dominant species. The morphological characters for species identification are illustrated and a key to the species of white grubs in lawns in Beijing is provided.

Key words: White grub, lawn, damage, species, Beijing