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Scientific Note • Neotrop. entomol. 36 (4) • Aug 2007 • https://doi.org/10.1590/S1519-566X2007000400022   copy

Occurrence of Lepidopterism caused by the moth Hylesia nigricans (Berg) (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) in Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil

Ocorrência de Lepidopterismo provocado pela mariposa Hylesia nigricans (Berg) (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) no Rio Grande do Sul

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Lepidopterism by Hylesia nigricans (Berg) moth is recorded for the first time in southern Brazil. Preventive strategies of control are proposed based on information on the biology and ecology of this moth.

Dermatitis; host-plant; southern Brazil; urticating moth

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