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Taxonomic notes on Phyllocnistis citrella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) with genital structures and DNA barcode from Korea

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Until now, only one species, Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton, of the genus Phyllocnistis belonging to the family Gracillariidae is listed in Korea, without available information on its identification and morphology, which is now a very serious and important insect pest species in southern area. This study was carried out to provide the illustration with genital structure and DNA barcode data for rapid monitoring, which has not been presented in this country to date.

Source: Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity

DOI: 10.1016/j.japb.2015.10.005

Authors: Da-Som Kim, Chung-Won Choi, Sanghyeob Lee, Bong-Kyu Byun

Institutions: Hannam University, Sejong University

Language: English

Topic: Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy

Subfield: Insect Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Rural Development Administration, Korea National Arboretum

Award: G7875985410