First record of Azalea rough bollworm, Earias roseifera (Lepidoptera: Nolidae) in Europe

The first record of the Azalea rough bollworm, Earias roseifera Butler, 1881 in Europe is reported. Larvae were collected on twigs, sprouts and buds of several azalea hybrids growing in a botanical garden in the province of Como (Northern Italy). The larvae fed mainly on the flower and vegetative bu...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Andrea TADDEI, Andrea TANTARDINI, Keitaro EDA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2019-07-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201901-0026_first_record_of_azalea_rough_bollworm_earias_roseifera_lepidoptera_nolidae_in_europe.php