The present research updates the systematic position and nomenclature of Lepidoptera associated with soybean crops in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay. Scientific literature lists 69 species of Lepidoptera feeding on soybean plants. These species are representatives of the Superfamilies ...

The water primrose is one of a widespread and damaging invasive plant species. The control of this weed is primarily depend on chemical control. No record has been reported on biological control agents. The water primrose hawk moth (WPH), Theretra silhetensis (Walker) and known as brown-banded...

Many species of African grasses were introduced into Australia and the USA to improve the quality and biomass of green pastures for domestic livestock. However, a range of non-target environmental impacts eventuated from these introductions, including spatial displacement of indigenous ecosystems,...

Chromolaena odorata (L.) King & Robinson (Asteraceae), an invasive alien plant of terrestrial habitat in many tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world, was investigated in the South-West Ecological Zone of Nigeria. Investigations, including field observations on C. odorata and a survey of...

This contribution reports and discusses the meaning of several emerging insect pests and their role on ornamentals in southern Italy. In this actual case we are considering all ornamental pests as introduced and eventually invasive species. We preferred this approach because the pests were either...

An overview of the main species of insects and mites harmful to flowering and ornamental plants in southern Italy is provided. Emerging problems are caused by a limited number of species of insects (Thysanoptera, Hemiptera, Lepidoptera, Coleoptera). The damages caused, the control measures as well...