Gaikwad, M.B., Kedar, S.C., Kalyani, D.C., & Shashank, P.R. 2022 Eublemma scitula (Rambur) (Lepidoptera: Erebidae): first evidence of a predator of the invasive barnacle scale, Ceroplastes cirripediformis comstock (Hemiptera: Coccidae. Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control doi.org/10.1186/s41938-022-005

Keywords:

  • biological control
  • natural enemies
  • Notes: This is the first global record of Eublemma scitula predating on an invasive barnacle scale insects from India. Furthermore, studies on the feeding potential of E. scitula under controlled and field conditions need to be evaluated for utilizing them as a biocontrol agent against Ceroplastes cirripediformis)