Towards a global barcode library for Lymantria (Lepidoptera: Lymantriinae) tussock moths of biosecurity concern.

Towards a global barcode library for Lymantria (Lepidoptera: Lymantriinae) tussock moths of biosecurity concern.

BACKGROUND: Detecting and controlling the movements of invasive species, such as insect pests, relies upon rapid and accurate species identification in order to initiate containment procedures by the appropriate authorities. Many species in the tussock moth genus Lymantria are significant forestry p...

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Main Authors: Jeremy R deWaard, Andrew Mitchell, Melody A Keena, David Gopurenko, Laura M Boykin, Karen F Armstrong, Michael G Pogue, Joao Lima, Robin Floyd, Robert H Hanner, Leland M Humble
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3000334?pdf=render

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