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Protecting Forests Through Early Detection of the Exotic Pest Lymantria bantaizana
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Foreign forest pest invasion
The moth Lymantria bantaizana is a close relative of the gypsy moth, L. dispar. It occurs in Japan, China and possibly Korea. In Japan, it is part of the Lymantria community, consisting of L. dispar, L. monacha (nun moth), L. mathura (pink gypsy moth), L. monomonis, L. fumida, L. xylina (casuarina moth), and L. lucescens. This moth is a potential threat to the forests of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Northern California. The communication biology of L. bantaizana is completely unknown. The objective of this study, therefore, is to identify the pheromone of this species. This information will enhance understanding of how closely related species maintain specificity of their communication channels in a complex community. In addition, this research will also allow development of pheromone-based detection surveys of exotic L. bantaizana in North America.
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