Claim · model-written summary
In the presence of Senecio inaequidens, most Tyria jacobaeae eggs were retained and not laid.
- Taxon
- Senecio inaequidens
Senecio inaequidense1 - Interactor
- Tyria jacobaeae
Tyria jacobaeaee0herbivore - Outcome
- most eggs were retained and not laide3
Verbatim
e0“the native and herbivorous Tyria jacobaeae”
e1“the invasive Senecio inaequidens is challenging”
e3“in the presence of S. inaequidens most eggs were retained and not laid”
Title
Sophie Müller; Ye Eun Shin; Annette Herz Arthropod-Plant Interactions 2026. doi:10.1007/s11829-026-10229-6
Other claims from this paper (7)
- Observation Females oviposited preferably on Jacobaea vulgaris and J. aquatica when these were available.
- Observation Larval weight, weight gain and leaf area consumed of Tyria jacobaeae did not differ between Jacobaea vulgaris and J. aquatica diets.
- Observation 90% of Tyria jacobaeae larvae fed on Jacobaea vulgaris or J. aquatica pupated successfully.
- Observation Tyria jacobaeae larvae developed slowly on Senecio inaequidens.
- Observation No Tyria jacobaeae larvae survived to pupation on Senecio inaequidens.
- Observation Jacobaea aquatica is a suitable alternative host for Tyria jacobaeae.
- Recommendation The authors argue that Tyria jacobaeae has no biological control potential against Senecio inaequidens.
