Key to Selected Pyraloidea (Lepidoptera) Larvae Intercepted at U.S. Ports of Entry: Revision of Pyraloidea in Keys to Some Frequently Intercepted Lepidopterous Larvae by Weisman 1986

Authors

M. Alma Solis, Systematic Entomology Laboratory, PSI, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of AgricultureFollow

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

2006

Abstract

A key to frequently intercepted lepidopterous larvae, designed for the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA, APHIS) identifiers at US ports, was last revised in 1986. Since then many changes have occurred in the classification, nomenclature, and the nature of commodities being imported into the US. In this revision of the section on Pyraloidea, species recently intercepted are included, the most recent generic combinations are used, and families and subfamilies are now included in the key. Distributions are updated, stating if the species occurs in Hawaii or restricted areas of the continental United States. A “Note” section explains changes and additions, and gives references to further information. Two tables are provided, one to the classification of Pyraloidea with reference to placement in the key and another to the hosts and/or commodities.