Color identification of economically important Spodoptera larvae in Honduras (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

The noctuid genus Spodoptera contains many pests throughout the world. At least eight species are known to occur in Honduras

First report of Oecophora bractella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae) in North America

The first report of Oecophora bractella (L.) from North America is given, based on collection records from Washington and British Columbia. This species is found throughout Europe, but is generally rare to uncommon through most of its range. Larvae occur on rotting wood in association with certain fungi and are not expected to reach pest status. Adults were captured at nine locations, with the first record from Seattle, WA in 1998. This first record and some of the subsequent records are from sites immediately adjacent to or associated with international shipping routes. Other sites with O. bractella are from residential areas, two of which have established breeding populations. The introduction of this moth is surprising, particularly given the low interception rate at United States ports and its specialized feeding niche. A diagnosis and photographs of adults are provided to enable North American researchers to identify this species and to monitor its spread

Color identification of economically important \u3ci\u3eSpodoptera\u3c/i\u3e larvae in Honduras (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith), S. exigua (Hiibner), S. latifascia (Walker), S. ornithogalli (Guenb), S. dolichos (Fabricius), S. sunia (Guenee), and S. eridania (Cramer) are commonly associated with crops in Honduras. A key to these species with color illustrations of rare and typical forms is presented. Potential problems in identifying Spodoptera species are discussed

NOTES ON GRACILLARIA-ELONGELLA GRACILLARIIDAE WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THE LARVAL MOUTH PARTS

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Índice de los insectos hospederos de los parásitos y depredadores mencionados en la lista.

7 p.Este índice contiene el nombre científico o nombre común del hospedero y el número del parásito o depredador asociado con el insecto

Immature stages of Anacamptodes herse (Schaus) (Geometridae) on soybean in Honduras

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Bibliografía

21 p.Aquí se presenta una lista de obras útiles en el estudio de la fauna insectil de Honduras. La mejoría no son disponibles en Honduras; sin embargo es importante saber que existen. El estudiante encontrará mucha información adicional sobre biología, taxonomía y control en las obras citadas

Larval and Pupal Systematics of Nearctic Amphisbatinae and Depressariinae (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae)

300 p.Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1995.The systematic position of the Depressariinae (Oecophoridae) was investigated using a series of cladistic analyses. Two clades within the superfamily Gelechioidea are proposed, Gelechiiformes and Oecophoriformes. The former clade is defined by the position of D1, D2 and SD1 on the larval ninth abdominal segment. Oecophoridae belongs to the Oecophoriformes, a taxon united by the presence of muscle M7 in the male genitalia and hidden pupal labial palpi. An analysis of oecophorid subfamilies showed that Depressariinae is paraphyletic. The tribe Amphisbatini lacks apomorphies that define Depressariinae in the strict sense, for example, larvae with P2 posterolaterad of P1 and pupae with tubular mesothoracic spiracle and lateral condyles. Thus, Amphisbatini is raised to a subfamily, Amphisbatinae, while Ethmiinae and Depressariinae (redefined) are sister groups based on synapomorphies of the larval P setae and their pubescent pupal cuticular texture. An analysis of Nearctic depressariine genera showed that Nites is the most primitive genus whereas Agonopterix and Exaeretia are most advanced. The stalking of the cubital vein in the forewing and presence of adult ocelli are two useful characters defining advanced depressariine genera.Larval and pupal keys to North American families of Gelechioidea, subfamilies of Oecophoridae, and genera of Amphisbatinae and Depressariinae are also presented. Representatives of most genera of North American amphisbatine and depressarine immature stages are described and illustrated.Ope