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Towards a global barcode library for Lymantria (Lepidoptera: Lymantriinae) tussock moths of biosecurity concern.
PloS one - 9 Dec 2010
deWaard Jeremy R, Mitchell Andrew, Keena Melody A, Gopurenko David, Boykin Laura M, Armstrong Karen F, Pogue Michael G, Lima Joao, Floyd Robin, Hanner Robert H, Humble Leland M
Abstract excerpt
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 pests, including the gypsy moth Lymantria dispar L., and consequently have been a focus for the development of...
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