SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL for A Florida Defoliator, Nystalea e balea (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), Found Feeding on Brazilian Peppertree

Authors

  • G.S. Wheeler

Abstract

A species of Notodontidae, Nystalea ebalea was discovered feeding on leaflets of the invasive weed Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi (Sapindales: Anacardiaceae) in south Florida. The larvae of this species generally have 5 instars and require 20 - 22 days to rea ch the pupal stage. Discovery of wild populations of this Neotropical species in the weed's invasive range precluded its consideration as a classical biological control agent.


Una especie de Notodontidae, Nystalea ebalea fue descubierta alimentandose en hojas de la especie invasiva Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi (Sapindales: Anacardiaceae) en el sur de la Florida. Las larvas de esta especie generalmente tienen 5 estadios y requieren 20 - 22 días para alcanzár el estado pupa. El decubrimiento de poblaciones silvestres de esta especie Neotropical en el rango de la maleza invasiva, impedido su consideración como un agente para el control biologico clásico.

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Published

2014-01-07

Issue

Vol. 96, No. 3 (September 2013)

Section

Scientific Notes

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