Pest species Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859) new to the Maltese Islands (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)
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Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859) is reported for the first time from the Maltese Islands. Distribution, habits of the adult and larval host plant are included. A Maltese name is proposed for this new record.Downloads
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