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First report of range expansion of the cactus webworm, Loxomorpha flavidissimalis (Grote) (Pyraloidea: Crambidae), to central Mexico and central Texas, USA.
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Florida Entomologist (Florida Entomological Society) . Sep2019, Vol. 102 Issue 3, p638-641. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Prickly pear cactus pads of Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) (Cactaceae) are cultivated in Mexico for fresh consumption. We report that Loxomorpha flavidissimalis (Grote) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), the cactus webworm, was observed recently in farms in Morelos and has expanded its distribution south from its previously known distribution of northern to central Mexico. Female and male genitalia are fully illustrated to facilitate identification. The cactus webworm represents an additional potential pest to cultivated prickly pear cactus in central Mexico. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00154040
- Volume :
- 102
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Florida Entomologist (Florida Entomological Society)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 138903447
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1653/024.102.0329