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This mini moth was found in stored dates (variety Khals), numerous of adults were found coexisting with the saw-toothed grain beetle.
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I came across a paper from India "A draft genome assembly of the army worm, Spodoptera frugiperda" http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0888754314000986 I have a doubt that this...
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I am working on Indian Pyraustinae/Spilomelinae. I am following the genitalic terminology as proposed by Klots, 1970. Is there any other significant publication dealing with the genitalic...
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please attach the relevant research papers and also add the information about which natural enemies are recorded in Pakistan?
16 December 2015 5,903 2 View
block analysis or any mothed
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These samples were collected from Himachal Pradesh, India in Nov 2015. Photographs are also compiled in the attached pdf file. there were holes in the apple fruits and seeds were eaten by the larva.
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There is a reduction in fertility of my corn borer cultures and I think it caused by antibiotics in larval diets. Which groups of antibiotics are safer to use in such diets? Do they differ...
12 December 2015 6,740 5 View
This moth was found in Germany, Bavaria, Bayerischer Wald, natural garden, 2015-07-07, 535m, Light trap. Is my determination ok? Thank you very much for your answers! Rudolf Ritt
12 December 2015 9,777 9 View
External genitalic attributes are important characters in Lepidopteran taxonomy to discern species as well as defining genus. There are two important papers that generally followed by me such as...
18 November 2015 2,390 4 View
I'm gonna compare that with very closely related species where exists within the country (Sri Lanka). So, that's why! Thank you very much!
11 November 2015 2,492 4 View
I am looking for previous works based on moth trapping on the sea, setting the trap on a boat.I've heard about some research on the English Channel starting the trap some miles offshore, and...
11 November 2015 4,954 3 View
Is there evidence that moth ears developed in response to vibrational stimulation?
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I am looking for some guidance towards endemism in moths. There is an appreciable literal account of endemism in butterflies. But literature regarding endemism of moths is scanty. According to...
22 October 2015 1,677 5 View
I am working on Spilomelinae and Pyraustinae moths from India and I am following 'old school' approach towards identifying my moths. I am following classification as proposed by Hampson, 1896. Sir...
10 October 2015 5,965 9 View
Genitalic attributes are key criterion in separating out species in complex groups such as Lepidoptera especially moths. There are many so called 'wide spread' species, a putative taxon that...
10 October 2015 6,072 5 View
Cultural practices seem to be the main reason but quality of trained birth attendance and time in which the mother can access care are also predisposing factors for injuries to the child during...
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I think it belongs to Argyresthinae, but I'm not sure. I found it in Germany, Bavaria, wood at a southside leaning with oaks and Carpinus betulus, 2015-07-03; in the night at light, 450m Three...
26 September 2015 9,466 3 View
My MSC thesis is focusing on the pest status of carob moth on citrus in southern Africa and the scope of my thesis also includes an evaluation of pheromone lures (we currently have six available...
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What is the scientific name of this moth?
08 August 2015 5,784 6 View
Found on the stem of a hollow pinetree (Pinus sylvestris) in the Northern part of Norway.The picture is unfortunately blurred, but the red eyes should be a good characteristics. Length 10 mm.
08 August 2015 3,792 17 View