The Use of Transparent Cellulose Films in Life History Studies

Author: BAILEY, STANLEY F.

Source: Journal of Economic Entomology, Volume 24, Number 4, August 1931 , pp. 898-901(4)

Publisher: Entomological Society of America

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Abstract:

Cellophane, a transparent cellulose film, of a permeable nature appears to be very adaptable to the life history study of insects on their host plants. The chief disadvantage in its use out-of-doors is that, when wet, Cellophane becomes flabby and upon drying out has a tendency to crack. Some tests were made to determine the actual conditions of temperature and humidity within Cellophane cages. The results show that the atmospheric temperature and humidity with their hourly fluctuations are rather closely approximated—much more so in the case of temperature than humidity.

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 1931-08-01

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Journal of Economic Entomology is published bimonthly in February, April, June, August, October, and December. The journal publishes articles on the economic significance of insects and is divided into the following sections: apiculture & social insects; arthropods in relation to plant disease; forum; insecticide resistance and resistance management; ecotoxicology; biological and microbial control; ecology and behavior; sampling and biostatistics; household and structural insects; medical entomology; molecular entomology; veterinary entomology; forest entomology; horticultural entomology; field and forage crops, and small grains; stored-product; commodity treatment and quarantine entomology; and plant resistance. In addition to research papers, Journal of Economic Entomology publishes Letters to the Editor, interpretive articles in a Forum section, Short Communications, Rapid Communications, and Book Reviews.
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