Summary of pheromone lures of potentially invasive moths (Lymantriidae: Lepidoptera) and a ranking of their potential threat to certain North American habitats

Paul W. Schaefer; Gerhard Gries

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Summary of pheromone lures of potentially invasive moths (Lymantriidae: Lepidoptera) and a ranking of their potential threat to certain North American habitats

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Paul W. Schaefer, Gerhard Gries

Year:

2007

Type:

General Technical Report - Proceedings

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Gottschalk, Kurt W., ed. Proceedings, 17th U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species 2006; Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-10. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 86.

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Abstract

Many Asian lymantriid moths in the genera Lymantria and Orgyia pose imminent threats of being accidentally introduced into North America. Based on their (a) extent of polyphagy; (b) potential of transoceanic transportation; (c) likelihood of establishment in North America; and (d) life history traits, we propose a ranked list (descending order) of the 10 most threatening Lymantria spp., as follows: dispar asiatica, monacha, dispar japonica, obfuscata, xylina, lucescens, mathura, fumida, concolor and albescens.

Parent Publication

Proceedings, 17th U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species 2006

Citation

Schaefer, Paul W.; Gries, Gerhard. 2007. Summary of pheromone lures of potentially invasive moths (Lymantriidae: Lepidoptera) and a ranking of their potential threat to certain North American habitats. In: Gottschalk, Kurt W., ed. Proceedings, 17th U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on gypsy moth and other invasive species 2006; Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-10. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 86.