Passage of Nucleopolyhedrosis Virus by Avian and Mammalian Predators of the Gypsy Moth, Lymantria dispar 13

摘要: Five species of mammals and 3 birds passed polyhedral inclusion bodies (PIB) the gypsy moth nucleopolyhedrosis virus (NPV) through their alimentary tracts in amounts great enough to kIll larvae. In bioassays. Opossums raccoons roughly 5% PIB administered by intubation while white-footed mice, a short-tailed shrew, southern flying squirrels 2.3, 1.8, 0.05%, respectively. House finches red-winged blackbird close 15% administered, whereas mourning doves 0.05%. All birds, as well shrew squirrels, within 6 h intubation. The mice 18 intubation, it took 22, opossums 70 eliminate from tracts. It is concluded that both pass significant NPV, groups have features whIch contribute ability passively transport NPV environment.