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Taxonomic description of the genus Spodoptera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from Karnataka

Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies · 2017 · Vol. 5(5) · pp. 1854–1858

Abstract

A comprehensive and a comparative studies were carried out during 2015-16 on taxonomic account of species of the genus Spodoptera Fabricius is provided with three species are recognized in the genus S. exigua, S. litura and S. mauritia. Morphological characters viz., frons, vertex, antennae, labial palpi, compound eyes, ocelli, proboscis, wing venation, Male and female genitalic attribute, identification keys with photographs and illustrations are provided and discussed in detail.

Lepidoptera: Biology and TaxonomyAgricultural pest management studiesEntomological Studies and EcologySimple eye in invertebratesNoctuidaeSpodoptera lituraLepidoptera genitaliaBiologyExiguaGenusSpodopteraZoologyTaxonomy (biology)
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