Three Microlepidopterous Insects, First Reported as Pests of the Leaf of Non-Astringent Persimmon in Korea

Abstract

In this study, we report three insect pest species of non-astringent persimmon, Pleuroptya chlorophanta, Acria ceramitis, and Choristoneura longicellana, for the first time from Korea. Larvae of these species were collected from an organic farming persimmon orchard in Changwon city, Gyeongnam province, and reared in the laboratory to be identified in 2012. Some information, such as collection records, hosts, simple morphological characteristics, and ecology were introduced for each species.

Insect fauna including unrecorded species in Ulleungdo, South Korea

“…The unrecorded species identified in this survey include pests, such as Aspidobyctiscus lacunipennis and Euplexia lucipara , which infest crops, such as grapes and beans and Biston robustum , Pachyligia dolosa and Patania chlorophanta , which infest forests, such as oak, camellia and persimmon ( Lim et al 2013 , National Institute of Biological Resources 2022 , Korea Forest Service 2022 ). The results of this survey highlight the necessity of obtaining the latest insect fauna data in Ulleungdo, updating the insect fauna through continuous monitoring, preventing the introduction of pests and implementing efforts to minimise damage to crops and forest resources.…”