A species of Notodontidae, Nystalea ebalea was discovered feeding on leaflets of the invasive weed Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi (Sapindales: Anacardiaceae) in south Florida. The larvae of this species generally have 5 instars and require 20–22 days to reach the pupal stage. Discovery of wild populations of this Neotropical species in the weed's invasive range precluded its consideration as a classical biological control agent.
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1 September 2013
A Florida Defoliator, Nystalea ebalea (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), Found Feeding on Brazilian Peppertree
G. S. WHeeler
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Florida Entomologist
Vol. 96 • No. 3
September 2013
Vol. 96 • No. 3
September 2013
biological control of weeds
control biológico de malezas
Exocrine glands
glándula exocrina
historia de vida
life history
Schinus terebinthifolia