First record of Herpetogramma phaeopteralis (Guenée, 1854) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) from Iraq

Authors

  • Muslim Ashor Al-Etby University of Basrah

Abstract

The study was carried out to report the new recorded genus Herpetogramma (Crambidae: Lepidoptera). A full description of the genus including, larva, pupa, and adult (antennae, labial palps, proboscis, tarsal seta end as well as wing venation) was used. A program of ImageJ for measurement was also used. The aim of the current study was to diagnose the species H. phaeopteralis (Crambidae: Lepidoptera), which is first recorded attacking turf grass of a football stadium in Basrah province, Iraq and to update our knowledge with recently collected data on the fauna of Crambidae of Iraq.

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Published

2021-01-06

How to Cite

Al-Etby, M. A. . (2021). First record of Herpetogramma phaeopteralis (Guenée, 1854) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) from Iraq. Kufa Journal for Agricultural Sciences, 13(1), 35–39. Retrieved from https://journal.uokufa.edu.iq/index.php/kjas/article/view/3305

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Vol. 13 No. 1 (2021): Kufa Journal For Agricultural Sciences

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