Mitochondrial Gene Sequence (<i>COI</i>) Reveals the Genetic Structure and Demographic History of <i>Lymantria dispar</i> (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Lymantriinae) in and around China

The gypsy moth, <i>Lymantria dispar</i>, is among the most destructive quarantine pests of forests. Here, we reconstructed the genetic structure and determined the population differentiation of gypsy moths across its distribution range at different times. This information could be used t...

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Main Authors: Yao Xu, Sufang Zhang, Hongbin Wang, Mei Wang, Guohong Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/10/5/146