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Infestation of Mangroves by the Invasive Moth Hyblaea puera (Cramer, 1777)(Lepidoptera: Hyblaeidae)

2019; Instituto de Tecnologia do Paraná (Tecpar); Volume: 62; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1590/1678-4324-2019170516

ISSN

1678-4324

Autores

Luiz Francisco Ditzel Faraco, Conrado Locks Ghisi, Marina Marins, Sueli Ota, G. S. e Schuhli,

Tópico(s)

Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies

Resumo

We report the first known infestation of mangroves by the invasive moth Hyblaea puera in Paraná, Southern Brazil. The infestation caused massive defoliation of Avicennia schaueriana trees, affecting approximately 20,000 hectares of mangroves. We discuss the implications for conservation and management, focusing on protected areas, the ecology of mangroves, and local livelihoods.

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