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New Records of Leafmining in Tortricidae (Lepidoptera)

New Records of Leafmining in Tortricidae (Lepidoptera)

Abstract: Leafmining in early instars is newly reported for three species of tortricid moths in the eastern USA. Argyrotaenia amatana (Dyar) was reared from leaf-tying larvae found in association with recently vacated mines on Chiococca alba (L.) Hitchc. (Rubiaceae) in Florida. Aterpia approximana (Heinrich) was reared from a larva mining in Samolus parviflorus Raf. (Primulaceae) in North Carolina, a new host and distribution record, and larvae were found in New England in similar mines on Lysimachia ciliata L., a known host for this moth.

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BugFest!

BugFest!

16 September 2024

The NCBP participated in this year's BugFest event at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. We had two separate displays - one for moth caterpillars (David) and one for leaf-mining insects (Tracy).

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Moth Night at Guilford County Farms

Moth Night at Guilford County Farms

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Join David George and Jeff Niznik for a public moth night at Guilford County Farms.

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BugFest

BugFest

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The NCBP will have tables at this year's BugFest event at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. The theme of the event is Lepidoptera, and we will have a collection of caterpillars and specimens to look at.

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New Hope survey featured in the news

This WUNC article about the upcoming moth night at Hollow Rock Nature Preserve features an interview with David Bradley of the Durham County Open Space Program. Bradley shares details about the NCBP survey of the New Hope Floodplain, and the threats faced by insect populations.

https://www.wunc.org/environment/2024-08-16/moth-night-durham-county-biodiversity-population-decline

New Hope Moth Night

New Hope Moth Night

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Join NCBP member David George for a moth night event at Hollow Rock Nature Park in Durham. The New Hope floodplain was previously surveyed by the NCBP and is an important reservoir of biodiversity within an urban area. Please register for the event online.

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Night Moth Walk at Guilford County Farm

Night Moth Walk at Guilford County Farm

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Join David George and Jeff Niznik for a moth night event at Guilford County Farm in Elon. This free event is sponsored by PLACE (Public Lands for Agricultural and Community Enrichment), and will start at 8:30 PM. The address is 3220 Amick Road in Elon.

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Moth Madness!

Moth Madness!

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Join NCBP member David George for a moth night event at the Chapel Hill Public Library. In addition to the moth sheets, we will have a variety of activities and prizes. Please register for the event on the library website.

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