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Original Articles

Natural history of a Balaustium sp. (Parasitengona: Erythraeidae) from eastern North America, with emphasis on moisture and temperature requirements

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Pages 1-6 | Received 09 Aug 2017, Accepted 02 Nov 2017, Published online: 27 Nov 2017

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