Biology and host range of Tecmessa elegans (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), a leaf-feeding moth evaluated as a potential biological control agent for Schinus terebinthifolius (Sapindal...

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Oleiro, Marina Ines; Mc Kay, Fernando; Wheeler, Gregory
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2011
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During surveys for natural enemies that could be used as classical biological control agents of Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi (Brazilian pepper), the caterpillar, Tecmessa elegans Schaus (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), was recorded feeding on the leaves of the shrub in South America. The biology and larval and adult host range of this species were examined to determine the insect's suitability for biological control of this invasive weed in North America and Hawaii. Biological observations indicate that the larvae have five instars. When disturbed, the late instar larvae emit formic acid from a prothoracic gland that may protect larvae from generalist predators. Larval host range tests conducted both in South and North America indicated that this species feeds and completes development primarily on members of the Anacardiaceae within the tribe Rhoeae. Oviposition tests indicated that when given a choice in large cages the adults will select the target weed over Pistacia spp. However, considering the many valued plant species in its host range, especially several North American natives, this species will not be considered further for biological control of S. terebinthifolius in North America.
Fil: Oleiro, Marina Ines. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina. United States Department of Agriculture. Agricultural Research Service. Overseas Biological Control Laboratories. South American Biological Control Laboratory; Argentina
Fil: Mc Kay, Fernando. United States Department of Agriculture. Agricultural Research Service. Overseas Biological Control Laboratories. South American Biological Control Laboratory; Argentina
Fil: Wheeler, Gregory. Invasive Plant Research Laboratory; Estados Unidos
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BRAZILIAN PEPPER
EXOCRINE GLAND
HOST SPECIFICITY TESTING
WEED BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
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spelling Biology and host range of Tecmessa elegans (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), a leaf-feeding moth evaluated as a potential biological control agent for Schinus terebinthifolius (Sapindales: Anacardiaceae) in the United StatesOleiro, Marina InesMc Kay, FernandoWheeler, GregoryBRAZILIAN PEPPEREXOCRINE GLANDHOST SPECIFICITY TESTINGWEED BIOLOGICAL CONTROLhttps://purl.org/becyt/ford/1.6https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1During surveys for natural enemies that could be used as classical biological control agents of Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi (Brazilian pepper), the caterpillar, Tecmessa elegans Schaus (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), was recorded feeding on the leaves of the shrub in South America. The biology and larval and adult host range of this species were examined to determine the insect's suitability for biological control of this invasive weed in North America and Hawaii. Biological observations indicate that the larvae have five instars. When disturbed, the late instar larvae emit formic acid from a prothoracic gland that may protect larvae from generalist predators. Larval host range tests conducted both in South and North America indicated that this species feeds and completes development primarily on members of the Anacardiaceae within the tribe Rhoeae. Oviposition tests indicated that when given a choice in large cages the adults will select the target weed over Pistacia spp. However, considering the many valued plant species in its host range, especially several North American natives, this species will not be considered further for biological control of S. terebinthifolius in North America.Fil: Oleiro, Marina Ines. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina. United States Department of Agriculture. Agricultural Research Service. Overseas Biological Control Laboratories. South American Biological Control Laboratory; ArgentinaFil: Mc Kay, Fernando. United States Department of Agriculture. Agricultural Research Service. Overseas Biological Control Laboratories. South American Biological Control Laboratory; ArgentinaFil: Wheeler, Gregory. Invasive Plant Research Laboratory; Estados UnidosOxford University Press2011-06info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionhttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501info:ar-repo/semantics/articuloapplication/pdfapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/11336/97672Oleiro, Marina Ines; Mc Kay, Fernando; Wheeler, Gregory; Biology and host range of Tecmessa elegans (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), a leaf-feeding moth evaluated as a potential biological control agent for Schinus terebinthifolius (Sapindales: Anacardiaceae) in the United States; Oxford University Press; Environmental Entomology; 40; 3; 6-2011; 605-6130046-225XCONICET DigitalCONICETenginfo:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/url/http://esa.publisher.ingentaconnect.com/content/esa/envent/2011/00000040/00000003info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/doi/10.1603/EN10254info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccesshttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ar/reponame:CONICET Digital (CONICET)instname:Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas2025-10-22T11:31:22Zoai:ri.conicet.gov.ar:11336/97672instacron:CONICETInstitucionalhttp://ri.conicet.gov.ar/Organismo científico-tecnológicoNo correspondehttp://ri.conicet.gov.ar/oai/requestdasensio@conicet.gov.ar; lcarlino@conicet.gov.arArgentinaNo correspondeNo correspondeNo correspondeopendoar:34982025-10-22 11:31:22.611CONICET Digital (CONICET) - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicasfalse
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Biology and host range of Tecmessa elegans (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), a leaf-feeding moth evaluated as a potential biological control agent for Schinus terebinthifolius (Sapindales: Anacardiaceae) in the United States
title Biology and host range of Tecmessa elegans (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), a leaf-feeding moth evaluated as a potential biological control agent for Schinus terebinthifolius (Sapindales: Anacardiaceae) in the United States
spellingShingle Biology and host range of Tecmessa elegans (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), a leaf-feeding moth evaluated as a potential biological control agent for Schinus terebinthifolius (Sapindales: Anacardiaceae) in the United States
Oleiro, Marina Ines
BRAZILIAN PEPPER
EXOCRINE GLAND
HOST SPECIFICITY TESTING
WEED BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
title_short Biology and host range of Tecmessa elegans (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), a leaf-feeding moth evaluated as a potential biological control agent for Schinus terebinthifolius (Sapindales: Anacardiaceae) in the United States
title_full Biology and host range of Tecmessa elegans (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), a leaf-feeding moth evaluated as a potential biological control agent for Schinus terebinthifolius (Sapindales: Anacardiaceae) in the United States
title_fullStr Biology and host range of Tecmessa elegans (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), a leaf-feeding moth evaluated as a potential biological control agent for Schinus terebinthifolius (Sapindales: Anacardiaceae) in the United States
title_full_unstemmed Biology and host range of Tecmessa elegans (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), a leaf-feeding moth evaluated as a potential biological control agent for Schinus terebinthifolius (Sapindales: Anacardiaceae) in the United States
title_sort Biology and host range of Tecmessa elegans (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), a leaf-feeding moth evaluated as a potential biological control agent for Schinus terebinthifolius (Sapindales: Anacardiaceae) in the United States
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Oleiro, Marina Ines
Mc Kay, Fernando
Wheeler, Gregory
author Oleiro, Marina Ines
author_facet Oleiro, Marina Ines
Mc Kay, Fernando
Wheeler, Gregory
author_role author
author2 Mc Kay, Fernando
Wheeler, Gregory
author2_role author
author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv BRAZILIAN PEPPER
EXOCRINE GLAND
HOST SPECIFICITY TESTING
WEED BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
topic BRAZILIAN PEPPER
EXOCRINE GLAND
HOST SPECIFICITY TESTING
WEED BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
purl_subject.fl_str_mv https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1.6
https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1
dc.description.none.fl_txt_mv During surveys for natural enemies that could be used as classical biological control agents of Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi (Brazilian pepper), the caterpillar, Tecmessa elegans Schaus (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), was recorded feeding on the leaves of the shrub in South America. The biology and larval and adult host range of this species were examined to determine the insect's suitability for biological control of this invasive weed in North America and Hawaii. Biological observations indicate that the larvae have five instars. When disturbed, the late instar larvae emit formic acid from a prothoracic gland that may protect larvae from generalist predators. Larval host range tests conducted both in South and North America indicated that this species feeds and completes development primarily on members of the Anacardiaceae within the tribe Rhoeae. Oviposition tests indicated that when given a choice in large cages the adults will select the target weed over Pistacia spp. However, considering the many valued plant species in its host range, especially several North American natives, this species will not be considered further for biological control of S. terebinthifolius in North America.
Fil: Oleiro, Marina Ines. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina. United States Department of Agriculture. Agricultural Research Service. Overseas Biological Control Laboratories. South American Biological Control Laboratory; Argentina
Fil: Mc Kay, Fernando. United States Department of Agriculture. Agricultural Research Service. Overseas Biological Control Laboratories. South American Biological Control Laboratory; Argentina
Fil: Wheeler, Gregory. Invasive Plant Research Laboratory; Estados Unidos
description During surveys for natural enemies that could be used as classical biological control agents of Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi (Brazilian pepper), the caterpillar, Tecmessa elegans Schaus (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), was recorded feeding on the leaves of the shrub in South America. The biology and larval and adult host range of this species were examined to determine the insect's suitability for biological control of this invasive weed in North America and Hawaii. Biological observations indicate that the larvae have five instars. When disturbed, the late instar larvae emit formic acid from a prothoracic gland that may protect larvae from generalist predators. Larval host range tests conducted both in South and North America indicated that this species feeds and completes development primarily on members of the Anacardiaceae within the tribe Rhoeae. Oviposition tests indicated that when given a choice in large cages the adults will select the target weed over Pistacia spp. However, considering the many valued plant species in its host range, especially several North American natives, this species will not be considered further for biological control of S. terebinthifolius in North America.
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