&lt;i&gt;Melicoccus bijugatus&lt;/i&gt; Jacquin (Sapindaceae), &lt;i&gt;quenepa&lt;/i&gt;

Cabrera-Asencio, Irma; Vélez, Alberto; Henríquez, Santos A.; Santiago‐Blay, Jorge A.

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“…Agricultural pests have also been of interest due to their economic significance (e.g., Inglés Casanova & Medina‐Gaud, 1975; Segarra‐Carmona et al., 2010). In addition to life history studies, brief records documenting new findings about host plants and natural enemies for lepidopteran agricultural pests are also published periodically (e.g., Cabrera‐Asencio et al., 2013; Gregory et al., 1991; LaSalle & Peña, 1997; Santiago‐Blay, 1983). Life history data is not only important for Lepidoptera identification and habitat management efforts for vulnerable and/or pest species, but also for advancing research in functional ecology.…”

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“…Agricultural pests have also been of interest due to their economic significance (e.g., Inglés Casanova & Medina-Gaud, 1975;Segarra-Carmona et al, 2010). In addition to life history studies, brief records documenting new findings about host plants and natural enemies for lepidopteran agricultural pests are also published periodically (e.g., Cabrera-Asencio et al, 2013;Gregory et al, 1991;LaSalle & Peña, 1997;Santiago-Blay, 1983).…”

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Lepidoptera research in Puerto Rico: Reconnecting with historical legacies to guide future priorities

Terry,

Alonso‐Rodríguez,

Miller

et al. 2023

Biotropica

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The Caribbean archipelago of Puerto Rico supports a diverse flora and fauna and is located in a region characterized by complex socio‐economic and environmental change. The diversity of entomofauna across Puerto Rico has received considerable attention in wide‐scale research over the last century, with particular emphasis on the order Lepidoptera as the subject of substantial taxonomic and ecological surveys. However, much of this work is incomplete, outdated, or has been obscured in gray literature. Thus, our primary objectives were to contextualize the role of past research in the current understanding of Puerto Rican Lepidoptera and to outline an agenda for future research. Specifically, we provide an overview of taxonomic, ecological, agricultural, and conservation Lepidoptera research in Puerto Rico and highlight key studies and historical datasets. We found that, despite a strong taxonomic legacy, native moth taxonomy remains poorly understood, except for a few major pests. Further, much of the recent Lepidoptera research has focused on short‐term evaluations of agricultural pests, necessitated by immediate economic needs. The current ecological status of Lepidoptera on the islands is unknown. Therefore, prioritizing ecological research could provide timely insight for understanding changing Lepidoptera diversity and distribution and for conserving this biologically and economically significant group. Greater emphasis on long‐term monitoring and digitization of museum collections would be particularly useful for quantifying past and forecasting future impacts of global change.Abstract in Spanish is available with online material.

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Section: Life History Researchmentioning

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Lepidoptera research in Puerto Rico: Reconnecting with historical legacies to guide future priorities

Terry,

Alonso‐Rodríguez,

Miller

et al. 2023

Biotropica

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Gymnandrosoma aurantianum (citrus fruit borer)

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2019

CABI Compendium

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EPPO Datasheet: Gymnandrosoma aurantianum

2022

EPPO Bulletin

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In addition to the name Gymnandrosoma aurantianum, the synonyms Ecdytolopha aurantianum and E. torticornis are widely used in the literature (EPPO, 2020). Morphological and host differences were observed between the specimens in Costa Rica (E. torticornis) and G. aurantianum in other parts of its range. For example, the pest has only been reported infesting macadamia in Costa Rica, despite the fact that other known hosts are present in areas where the pest occurs (Blanco-Metzler, 1994; Blanco-Metzler, pers. comm. 2019). It is not known if these differences are biological and ecological or relate to the existence of a complex of species (EPPO, 2020). To date (2021-11), E. torticornis is treated as a synonym of G. aurantianum, as formalized in Adamski and Brown (2001). | HO ST SGymnandrosoma aurantianum has been recorded on a wide range of woody or herbaceous fruit plants, cultivated or in the wild, from various families. Many Citrus species are confirmed hosts. When impact is mentioned in the recent literature, it relates mainly to orange (Citrus sinensis), mandarin (Citrus reticulata), macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia), cocoa (Theobroma cacao) and sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis). It is worth noting that some hosts are only recorded in older literature and do not appear in recent literature on outbreaks (EPPO, 2020).Several authors make the hypothesis that G. aurantianum has passed from native hosts to exotic cultivated hosts, such as macadamia in Costa Rica (Blanco-Metzler, 1994). Owing to the wide host range of G. aurantianum and the fact that it has passed on to new hosts in the Americas, it is not excluded that it may be able to attack other fruit plants if the fruit is suitable for its development, including Citrus species that are currently not recorded as hosts (EPPO, 2020).

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<i>Melicoccus bijugatus</i> Jacquin (Sapindaceae), <i>quenepa</i>

Cited by 6 publications

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Lepidoptera research in Puerto Rico: Reconnecting with historical legacies to guide future priorities

Lepidoptera research in Puerto Rico: Reconnecting with historical legacies to guide future priorities

Gymnandrosoma aurantianum (citrus fruit borer)

EPPO Datasheet: Gymnandrosoma aurantianum

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