Diverse Host Plants of the First Instars of the Invasive <i>Lycorma delicatula</i>: Insights from eDNA Metabarcoding

Diverse Host Plants of the First Instars of the Invasive <i>Lycorma delicatula</i>: Insights from eDNA Metabarcoding

Identification of host plants of the invasive spotted lanternfly, <i>Lycorma delicatula</i> (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae), has been the focus of many studies. While the adults and late nymphs are relatively easy to observe on plants and to use for molecular gut-content analysis, studying the e...

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Main Authors: Cameron McPherson, Alina Avanesyan, William O. Lamp
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
eDNA metabarcoding
host-plant usage
insect gut content
invasive species
spotted lanternfly
trophic interactions
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/6/534

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