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Title: Monitoring two native Spodoptera species using an exotic pheromone lure developed for an exotic species

Author
item Meagher, Robert - Rob
item Adamczyk, John
item BRAMBILA, JULIETA - Animal And Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 3/9/2010
Publication Date: N/A
Citation: N/A

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: The pheromone lure for the exotic species Spodoptera exempta was successful at attracting two native species, S. latifascia and S. albula. Trapping was conducted in north-central Florida and in southern Texas. Large numbers of both native species were collected throughout the season.