Understanding crop colonization of oilseed rape crops by the cabbage stem flea beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala L. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)).

This study provides new information about the dispersion of the CSFB into OSR fields during the colonization process and highlights correlations between local meteorological factors and activity of the CSFB. Altogether, they represent a new step towards implementing monitoring strategies against this pest. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.