Specimen #26455
| Entry Number | 26455 |
|---|---|
| Nematode Genus | Rhabditis (Oscheius) |
| Nematode Species | sp. |
| Host Genus | Diabrotica |
| Host Species | barberi |
| Common Name | Northern Corn Rootworm |
| Country | USA |
| State | North Dakota |
| City/Locale | Brookings |
| Collector | via Chad Nielson |
| Date Received | 2003 Mar 17 |
| Determined By | Zafar A. Handoo |
| Disposition of Sample | Records only; material discarded |
| Nematodes In | Insect (pupal abdomen) |
| Total Samples | 2 vials |
| Remarks | Nematodes removed from pupae's abdomen. Chad Nielson is suspicious of the soil as the potential point source for the nematodes. The soil was very dry prior to set up for corn growth and larval rearing. The soil was air dried at room temperature for approximately 3 months prior to rearing use. |