Open AccessNew host records of polyphagous Lepidoptera on Ban Oak Quercus leucotrichophora A. Camus (Fabaceae) in the Garhwal Himalaya, India
Author(s) -
Arun P. Singh,
Kalpana Bahuguna,
Gaurav Chand Ramola
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of threatened taxa
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.264
H-Index - 8
eISSN - 0974-7907
pISSN - 0974-7893
DOI - 10.11609/jott.4624.11.5.13579-13591
Subject(s) - lepidoptera genitalia , gracillariidae , host (biology) , fagaceae , range (aeronautics) , biology , geography , forestry , botany , ecology , materials science , composite material
The paper provides information on the life history stages of 12 species of Lepidoptera recorded for the first time feeding on Ban Oak Quercus leucotrichophora in Garhwal Himalaya, supported by images along with their distribution range and host plants recorded across the globe. A comprehensive list of all the Lepidoptera recorded so far feeding on Q. leucotrichophora is also provided.