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Crocidosema Longipalpana
''Crocidosema'' is a genus of tortrix moths (family Tortricidae) belonging to the tribe Eucosmini of subfamily Olethreutinae. They are found mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, being especially common in the Neotropics. But some occur elsewhere, such as on the Hawaiian Islands.Baixeras ''et al.'' (2010ab) At least some of them can be recognized by their wing veins. In the hindwings, vein 3 and 4 originate from a common stalk, and are approached by the fifth vein at its end. In the forewings, veins 4-6 converge at the termen. These moths are mostly small and inconspicuous. But '' C. plebejana'' is an occasional pest of cotton (and some other mostly malvaceous plants) and has become widely distributed by trade in agricultural produce, while the lantana flower-cluster moth (''C. lantana'') is employed in ''Lantana'' biocontrol and has been deliberately introduced to some locations. Species As of 2010, the 29 described species of ''Crocidosema'' are:Baixeras ''et al.'' (2010b) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crocidophora
''Crocidophora'' is a genus of moth Moths are a paraphyletic group of insects that includes all members of the order Lepidoptera that are not butterflies, with moths making up the vast majority of the order. There are thought to be approximately 160,000 species of moth, many of w ...s of the family Crambidae. The genus was erected by Julius Lederer in 1863. Species *'' Crocidophora acutangulalis'' (Swinhoe, 1894) *'' Crocidophora amoenalis'' Snellen, 1890 *'' Crocidophora argentealis'' Hampson, 1893 *'' Crocidophora bicoloralis'' Swinhoe, 1906 *'' Crocidophora caffralis'' Hampson, 1910 *'' Crocidophora coloratalis'' Tams in Caradja, 1927 *'' Crocidophora craspedalis'' Hampson, 1913 *'' Crocidophora cuprotinctalis'' Caradja, 1932 *'' Crocidophora discolorata'' Swinhoe, 1894 *'' Crocidophora distinctalis'' Swinhoe, 1894 *'' Crocidophora elongalis'' Viette, 1978 *'' Crocidophora exstigmalis'' Hampson, 1903 *'' Crocidophora fasciata'' (Moore, 1888) *'' Crocidophora flavicilialis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cotton
Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective case, around the seeds of the cotton plants of the genus '' Gossypium'' in the mallow family Malvaceae. The fiber is almost pure cellulose, and can contain minor percentages of waxes, fats, pectins, and water. Under natural conditions, the cotton bolls will increase the dispersal of the seeds. The plant is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including the Americas, Africa, Egypt and India. The greatest diversity of wild cotton species is found in Mexico, followed by Australia and Africa. Cotton was independently domesticated in the Old and New Worlds. The fiber is most often spun into yarn or thread and used to make a soft, breathable, and durable textile. The use of cotton for fabric is known to date to prehistoric times; fragments of cotton fabric dated to the fifth millennium BC have been found in the Indus Valley civilization, as well as fabric remnants date ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crocidosema Cosmoptila
''Crocidosema'' is a genus of tortrix moths (family Tortricidae) belonging to the tribe Eucosmini of subfamily Olethreutinae. They are found mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, being especially common in the Neotropics. But some occur elsewhere, such as on the Hawaiian Islands.Baixeras ''et al.'' (2010ab) At least some of them can be recognized by their wing veins. In the hindwings, vein 3 and 4 originate from a common stalk, and are approached by the fifth vein at its end. In the forewings, veins 4-6 converge at the termen. These moths are mostly small and inconspicuous. But '' C. plebejana'' is an occasional pest of cotton (and some other mostly malvaceous plants) and has become widely distributed by trade in agricultural produce, while the lantana flower-cluster moth (''C. lantana'') is employed in '' Lantana'' biocontrol and has been deliberately introduced to some locations. Species As of 2010, the 29 described species of ''Crocidosema'' are:Baixeras ''et al.'' (201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Species
In biology, a species is the basic unit of Taxonomy (biology), classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism, as well as a unit of biodiversity. A species is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can reproduction, produce Fertility, fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. Other ways of defining species include their karyotype, DNA sequence, morphology (biology), morphology, behaviour or ecological niche. In addition, paleontologists use the concept of the chronospecies since fossil reproduction cannot be examined. The most recent rigorous estimate for the total number of species of eukaryotes is between 8 and 8.7 million. However, only about 14% of these had been described by 2011. All species (except viruses) are given a binomial nomenclature, two-part name, a "binomial". The first part of a binomial is the genus to which the species belongs. The second part is called the specifi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biocontrol
Biological control or biocontrol is a method of controlling pests, such as insects, mites, weeds, and plant diseases, using other organisms. It relies on predation, parasitism, herbivory, or other natural mechanisms, but typically also involves an active human management role. It can be an important component of integrated pest management (IPM) programs. There are three basic strategies for biological pest control: classical (importation), where a natural enemy of a pest is introduced in the hope of achieving control; inductive (augmentation), in which a large population of natural enemies are administered for quick pest control; and inoculative (conservation), in which measures are taken to maintain natural enemies through regular reestablishment. Natural enemies of insect pests, also known as biological control agents, include predators, parasitoids, pathogens, and competitors. Biological control agents of plant diseases are most often referred to as antagonists. Bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
