Density and performance of Epirrita autumnata (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) along three air pollution gradients in northern Europe - UTU Research Portal

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Density and performance of Epirrita autumnata (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) along three air pollution gradients in northern Europe

Authors: Ruohomaki K, Kaitaniemi P, Kozlov M, Tammaru T, Haukioja E

Publisher: BLACKWELL SCIENCE LTD

Publication year: 1996

Journal:: Journal of Applied Ecology

Journal name in source: JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY

Journal acronym: J APPL ECOL

Volume: 33

Issue: 4

First page : 773

Last page: 785

Number of pages: 13

ISSN: 0021-8901

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2307/2404947

Abstract

6. No indication was found of a positive effect of moderate pollution on E. autumnata and heavy pollution had detrimental effects. The results do not suggest that the species might become a severe pest in polluted areas outside its natural outbreak range.