A New Host-Plant for Larvae of Hellula undalis (Fabricius, 1781) in Turkey (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

Abstract

In this study, Reseda aucheri subsp. rotundifolia (Kotschy ex Müll.-Arg.) (Resedaceae) has been detected the first time as a new host-plant of Hellula undalis (Crambidae). Information on the distribution of H. undalis and its known host-plants are given. Caterpillar, pupa and adult of the species and new host-plant are illustrated.

Keywords

• Hellula undalis,Reseda aucheri subsp. rotundifolia,host-plant,Batman,Turkey

Hellula undalis (Fabricius, 1781) Larvaları İçin Türkiye’den Yeni Bir Konukçu Bitki (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

Abstract

Bu çalışmada Reseda aucheri subsp. rotundifolia (Kotschy ex Müll.-Arg.) (Resedaceae) ilk kez Hellula undalis (Crambidae)’in yeni konukçu bitkisi olarak tespit edilmiştir. H. undalis’in yayılışı ve bilinen konukçu bitkileri hakkında bilgi verilmiştir. Türün tırtıl, pupa ve ergin bireyi ile yeni konukçu bitkisi resmedilmiştir.

Keywords

• Hellula undalis,Reseda aucheri subsp. rotundifolia,Hellula undalis,Reseda aucheri subsp. rotundifolia,konukçu bitki,Batman,Batman,Türkiye

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