Climate change caused an epidemic of first generation butterflies of the Meadow moth (Loxostege sticticalis L.) in Duzce

Abstract

The meadow moth, Loxostege sticticalis L. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), is an invasive and migratory pest. The pest is known for its mass outbreaks that usually occur periodically every 10-12 years. The first generation of adult butterflies unexpectedly appeared and were recorded for the first time in the second half of June 2022 in Düzce. It is thought that the pest migrates due to climate change and deterioration of the habitat conditions in the wintering areas and may also affect its distribution in the breeding areas. In order to determine the mechanism of the first generation butterfly epidemic, national joint monitoring and information sharing about the pest has gained importance. For this purpose, this study is discussed and general information about the pest is given.

Keywords

• Meadow moth
• Duzce. Migration
• Climate change
• Invasive
• Loxostege sticticalis

İklim Değişikliği, Düzce'de Çayır tırtılı ( Loxostege sticticalis L.)’nın Birinci Nesil Kelebeklerinin Salgınına Neden Oldu

Abstract

Çayır tırtılı, Loxostege sticticalis L. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), istilacı ve göç eden bir zararlıdır. Zararlı genellikle periyodik 10-12 yılda bir meydana gelen kitlesel salgınları ile bilinirler. Düzce’de 2022 yılında haziran ayının ikinci yarısında çok sayıda zararlının birinci nesil ergin kelebekleri beklenmedik bir şekilde ortaya çıktı ve ilk kez kayıt edildi. İklim değişikliği ve zararlının kışlama alanlarındaki habitat koşullarının bozulması nedeni ile göç ettiği ve üreme alanlarındaki dağılımını da etkileyebileceği düşünülmektedir. Birinci nesil kelebek salgın mekanizmasının belirlenmesi için zararlı ile ilgili ulusal ortak izleme ve bilgi paylaşımı yapılması önem kazanmıştır. Bu amaçla ele alınan çalışmada zararlı ile ilgili genel bilgilere yer verilmiştir.

Keywords

• Çayır güvesi
• Düzce
• göç
• iklim değişikliği
• istilacı
• Loxostege sticticalis.

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