The first finding of Ponometia candefacta (Hübner, 1831) (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae) in Serbia | Prvi nalaz sovice Ponometia candefacta (Hübner, 1831) (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae) u Srbiji
2011
Stojanović, D.V., Nacionalni park Fruška Gora, Sremska Kamenica (Serbia) | Ćurčić, S.B., Biološki fakultet, Beograd (Serbia) | Orlović, S., Poljoprivredni fakultet, Novi Sad (Serbia) | Kereši, T., Poljoprivredni fakultet, Novi Sad (Serbia) | Galić, Z., Institut za nizijsko šumarstvo i životnu sredinu, Novi Sad (Serbia)
Ponometia candefacta (Hübner, 1831) or an 'olive-shaded bird dropping' owlet moth has been unknown or almost unknown to Serbian and European biologists and plant protection experts until recently. Globally, it is known as the biological agent against the one of most important allergenic plant species - common ragweed, wormwood or wild tansy (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.). It is dispersed in North America, from coast to coast, and from Mexico to southern Canada. During 1967-1968, it was introduced from south of Canada to Krasnodar and Stavropolis regions in the territory of former Soviet Union, as a way of biological campaign against the wormwood. Kljuchko et al. (2004) have proven its presence in Ukraine. In 2010, this species was for the first time noted in Bulgaria, which is the first finding in Balkan Peninsula (Beškov, 2010). Finding of this species is not confirmed in Romania. Further dispersion westwards and even to Central Europe is certain, and this finding has confirmed it. More precisely, on August 10th 2009, Ponometia candefacta (Hübner, 1831) was recorded at Kurmatura-Šomrda locality, within the boundaries of National Park Đerdap, in eastern Serbia. By this finding, this species became the new, 565th member of Noctuidae fauna in Serbia. In the future, it must receive an appropriate attention, because it has a necessary potential to act as the natural agent with favorable climate compatibility, influencing on restriction and significant regulation of Ambrosia artemisiifolia quantity.
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