Tracking global invasion pathways of the spongy moth (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) to the United States using stable isotopes as endogenous biomarkers
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.9092
Abstract: Abstract The spread of invasive insect species causes enormous ecological damage and economic losses worldwide. A reliable method that tracks back an invaded insect's origin would be of great use to entomologists, phytopathologists, and pest… read more here.
Keywords: invasion pathways; tracking global; dispar; global invasion ... See more keywords
Lethal effects of allyl isothiocyanate on the egg masses of flighted spongy moth complex Lymantria dispar japonica (Lepidoptera: Erebidae)
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.8981
Abstract: The flighted spongy moth complex (FSMC) lays egg masses not only on host plants but also various artificial structures, such as, cargo, vehicles, and ships. Thus, preventing the transmission of these egg masses is an… read more here.
Keywords: flighted spongy; egg masses; spongy moth; allyl isothiocyanate ... See more keywords
Genetics of flight in spongy moths (Lymantria dispar ssp.): functionally integrated profiling of a complex invasive trait
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DOI: 10.1186/s12864-023-09936-8
Abstract: Background Flight can drastically enhance dispersal capacity and is a key trait defining the potential of exotic insect species to spread and invade new habitats. The phytophagous European spongy moths (ESM, Lymantria dispar dispar )… read more here.
Keywords: genetics; spongy moth; flight capability; flight ... See more keywords
Temperature- and Diet-Induced Plasticity of Growth and Digestive Enzymes Activity in Spongy Moth Larvae
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DOI: 10.3390/biom13050821
Abstract: Temperature and food quality are the most important environmental factors determining the performance of herbivorous insects. The objective of our study was to evaluate the responses of the spongy moth (formerly known as the gypsy… read more here.
Keywords: growth; temperature; activity; spongy moth ... See more keywords
Rock Microhabitats Provide Suitable Thermal Conditions for Overwintering Insects: A Case Study of the Spongy Moth (Lymantria dispar L.) Population in the Altai Mountains
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DOI: 10.3390/insects13080712
Abstract: Simple Summary The spongy moth (SM) lives in the temperate latitudes of Europe and Asia, as well as in North America (as an invasive species). Caterpillars of the spongy moth feed on tree leaves. They… read more here.
Keywords: moth lymantria; insects; temperature; rock microhabitats ... See more keywords