The life history and ecology of Neochoroterpes mexicanus was studied from data collected September, 1971, to August, 1972, and January to December, 1973, in the Brazos River, Texas. Nymphal development, instar analysis, voltinism, standing crops, and production estimates were determined from the quantitative samples taken in 1971 and 1972. Aspects of the life history and food habits of 230 specimens were arrived at from qualitative samples and light box captures in 1973. Laboratory investigation in 1973 helped in establishing instar analysis, egg incubation and description, and first instar descriptions. Neochoroterpes mexicanus appeared to have three generations per year with brood overlap in the summer and fall. It displayed 16 and 19 instars for overwintering and combined summer generations respectively.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc663276 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | McClure, Richard G. |
| Contributors | Stewart, Kenneth W., Pearson, William D., Zimmerman, Earl G. |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | vi, 70 leaves: ill., map, Text |
| Rights | Public, McClure, Richard G., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights |
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