THE EUROPEAN YELLOW UNDERWING, NOCTUA PRONUBA L. (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE), IN THE ATLANTIC PROVINCES (CANADA) AND THE STATE OF MAINE (USA)

Abstract Noctua pronuba L. is now abundant in central Nova Scotia and has become established throughout the province, on Sable Island, Prince Edward Island, and in Newfoundland. Sporadic records indicate that this species has become established in New Brunswick and is spreading into Maine. Light-tra...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:The Canadian Entomologist
Main Author: Wright, Barry
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1987
Subjects:
Insect Science
Molecular Biology
Physiology
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Structural Biology
Canada
Newfoundland
Prince Edward Island
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4039/ent119993-11
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0008347X00048926
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Summary:Abstract Noctua pronuba L. is now abundant in central Nova Scotia and has become established throughout the province, on Sable Island, Prince Edward Island, and in Newfoundland. Sporadic records indicate that this species has become established in New Brunswick and is spreading into Maine. Light-trap records illustrate the rapid population increase in Nova Scotia and the spread throughout the Atlantic Provinces.

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