Cucullia umbratica (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae), a new European noctuid in North America
The discovery of a noctuid new for North America, Cucullia umbratica (Linnaeus, 1758) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is reported from the Magdalen Islands (Quebec, Canada).
Louis Handfield, Daniel Handfield
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New records of moths (Insecta, Lepidoptera) from urban gardens on Terceira Island with new data on recently introduced species to the Azores [PDF]
The urban Duque da Terceira Garden, in the main town of Angra do Heroísmo (Terceira, Azores), was investigated to describe the species composition of moths (Insecta, Lepidoptera).
Borges, Paulo A. V.+5 more
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The clockwork of insect activity: Advancing ecological understanding through automation
The study demonstrates that time‐controlled insect sampling using an automated Malaise trap in combination with metabarcoding allows for the observation and documentation of taxon‐specific activity patterns. These recorded activity patterns can provide valuable insights into the underlying ecological processes, including parasitoid–host relationships ...
Ameli Kirse+8 more
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A new species of Stenoloba Staudinger, 1892 from China (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae, Bryophilinae)
A new species of Stenoloba from the olivacea species group, S. solaris, sp. n. (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae), is described from Yunnan, China. Illustrations of the male holotype and its genitalia are provided.
Oleg Pekarsky, Aidas Saldaitis
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New records of Coleophoridae (Lepidoptera) from the Maltese Islands [PDF]
Six species of Coleophoridae, Coleophora acrisella, C. arenicola, C. bilineella, C. festivella, C. fretella, and C. helianthemella are recorded for the first time from the Maltese Islands. The record of C.
Zerafa, Michael
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Abstract Describing the genetic structure and diversity of invasive insect pest populations is essential to better understand a species' invasion history and success throughout its distribution range. Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera, Gelechiidae) is a destructive pest of tomato and many other solanaceous crops, with very high economic impacts. Its
Marion Javal+6 more
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Nearctic \u3ci\u3eAcleris\u3c/i\u3e: Resurrection of \u3ci\u3eA. Stadiana\u3c/i\u3e and a Revised Identity for \u3ci\u3eA. Semiannula\u3c/i\u3e (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) [PDF]
Type study showed that Acleris stadiana (Barnes & Busck), currently considered a junior synonym of A. semiannula (Robinson), is in fact a distinct taxon. Although superficially similar, these taxa differ markedly in genital structure.
Miller, William E+2 more
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Abstract This review provides a synthesis of the available knowledge on Carmenta foraseminis, an emerging cocoa pest in northern South America. This moth was first described in 1995 in Panama, and its proliferation across the Amazon basin is currently threatening the production of cocoa in the region and may endanger the sector's sustainability. Hence,
Mónica Arias+9 more
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Lepidoptera Tortricidae from SE European Russia with description of Ceratoxanthis saratovica sp. n.
Faunistic data of some Lepidoptera Tortricidae collected in Southern Russian territory are reported; moreover, the new species Ceratoxanthis saratovica sp. n., from Saratov region is described. Externally C.
Pasquale Trematerra
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Two New Species of Cochylini (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Tortricinae) From the Eastern United States [PDF]
Intensive collecting in prairie and oak barrens habitats in Ohio and Indiana revealed two undescribed species of Cochylini (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae): Aethes patricia new species and Cochylis ringsi new species.
Metzler, Eric H
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