Observations on <i>Arctia caja americana</i> Hair (Lepidoptera: Arctiidae) on tansy ragwort, <i>Senecio jacobaea</i> L.

Authors

  • Bernard J. P. Philogene Department of Plant Science University of British Columbia Vancouver, B.C.

Keywords:

tansy ragwort, <i>Senecio jacobaea</i>, <i>Arctia caja americana</i>, Lepidoptera, Arctiidae

Abstract

This is the first record of <i>Arctia caja americana</i> Hair on tansy ragwort, in British Columbia. The development of the insect on the weed, its polyphagous habits and its potential as an experimental animal are reported and discussed.

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Published

2019-08-28