First Canadian records of <i>Lampropteryx sujfumata</i> ([Denis & Schiffermiiller], 1775) (Geometridae: Larentiinae)

Authors

  • Jeremy R. deWaard University of British Columbia Department of Forest Sciences Forestry Sciences Centre Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 Royal British Columbia Museum, Entomology 675 Belleville Street Victoria, BC V8W 9W2
  • B. Christian Schmidt Canadian Food Inspection Agency Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes K.W. Neatby Bldg. 960 Carling Ave. Ottawa, ON KIA OC6
  • Gary G. Anweiler E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum University of Alberta Edmonton, AB T6G 2E9
  • Leland M. Humble University of British Columbia Department of Forest Sciences Forestry Sciences Centre Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 Natural Resources Canada Canadian Forest Service Pacific Forestry Centre 506 West Burnside Road Victoria, BC V8Z 1M5

Keywords:

Lampropteryx suflumata, black-banded carpet, DNA barcoding, invasive species

Abstract

The first Canadian records of the Holarctic species Lampropteryx suflumata ([Dems & Schiffermuller], 1775) are documented, based on collections from Alberta and British Columbia. Widespread and common throughout much of Eurasia, the larvae feed on Galium species (Rubiaceae). Diagnostic descriptions and images are provided to aid in future recognition of this species. The specimens were originally detected while constructing a DNA barcoding library for westem North American Geometridae, and provide a good example of how genetic methods can enhance the construction of regional inventories and aid in surveillance for invasive species.

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2008-12-31

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Vol. 105 (2008): Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia

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