Data from: Host range, biology, and thermal tolerance of Lygomusotima stria, a potential biological control agent of Old World climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum) in the USA

A potential biological control agent, Lygomusotima stria was collected in Thailand and Singapore and examined to determine if it was safe for release for Lygodium microphyllum. Old World climbing fern is one of the worst weeds of southern and central Florida. Old World climbing fern invades much of the southern peninsula of Florida where cost-effective, sustainable control methods are needed. Biological controls will assist land managers, reducing cost of control, and human exposure to pesticides. This agent has been recommended for field release by USDA APHIS.

Data in csv format included here is from a series of no-choice tests on neonate and third instars, oviposition, multigeneration, lower lethal temperature studies. Also included are native range collection information of L. stria and distribution data for the native Lygodium palmatum. A guide to the data files is included as 'Data files submitted to Ag Data Commons'.