Thermal requirements, fertility life table and biological parameters of Cleruchoides noackae (Hymenoptera: Mymaridae) at different temperatures.

Cleruchoides noackae Lin & Huber (Hymenoptera: Mymaridae) was imported to Brazil in 2012, to manage the exotic pest Thaumastocoris peregrinus Carpintero & Dellapé (Hemiptera: Thaumastocoridae), which has been damaging eucalyptus plantations. Knowledge of the thermal requirements and the fertility life table of C. noackae is important to improve mass rearing methods for this parasitoid and the effectiveness of its release to manage T. peregrinus. The objective was to evaluate the development period, thermal requirements and the fertility life table of C. noackae at different temperatures. The egg-adult period of this parasitoid varied from 43 to 14 days at 15 °C and 30 °C, respectively. The emergence of C. noackae adults was higher at 15 °C, 18 °C, 21 °C and 24 °C than at 30 °C. Female and male C. noackae need 226.75 and 230.41 degree-days and temperatures higher than 10.06 °C and 9.90 °C, respectively, to complete egg-adult development. The number of parasitized eggs per C. noackae female was higher at 21 °C, 24 °C and 27 °C, with 5.82, 7.73 and 5.50 eggs, respectively, than at 30 °C (0.45). Cleruchoides noackae longevity was greater at 15 °C, 21 °C and 24 °C. The net reproductive rate of the parasitoid was higher at 21 °C and 24 °C than at 30 °C, 3.05, 4.70 and 0.16, respectively. The finite rate of increase of C. noackae was greater at 21 °C, 24 °C and 27 °C, than at 30 °C and the intrinsic rate of increase was negative at 30 °C, -0.100. The temperatures 21 °C and 24 °C and from 18 °C to 27 °C are the most adequate for the reproduction and population increase of C. noackae parasitizing eggs of T. peregrinus, respectively.

Acute and Chronic Toxicity of Neem Oil to the Endoparasitoid Palmistichus elaeisis (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae).

Palmistichus elaeisis Delvare and LaSalle 1993 (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) and neem oil are two control alternatives for the integrated management of defoliating lepidopterans. The aim of this study was to evaluate the acute and chronic toxicity of neem oil compared to the synthetic insecticide deltamethrin, on the endoparasitoid P. elaeisis, in generations F0, F1, F2, and F3. Females of P. elaeisis were exposed to neem solutions at concentrations of 0, 1.87, 3.75, 7.50, 15.00, 30.00, and 60.00 mg ml-1, to determine the dose-response relationship and estimate the neem LC50. The sublethal effects on the parasitoid P. elaeisis in generations F0 to F3 were evaluated with these same concentrations of neem and 0.033 mg ml-1 of deltamethrin. The neem LC50 was estimated at 3.92 mg ml-1. The LC50 for P. elaeisis is 3.83 times lower than that recommended by the neem manufacturer for pest control, demonstrating high acute toxicity to this natural enemy. The chronic toxicity of both the commercial dose and those below it to P. elaeisis caused low sublethal effects. The correct concentration of neem oil in pest control is important, and its use should be performed with caution in integrated pest management programs using the endoparasitoid P. elaeisis to avoid causing interference between the two pest control techniques.

Toxicity of Essential Oils to Diaphania hyalinata (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) and Selectivity to Its Parasitoid Trichospilus pupivorus (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae).

Diaphania hyalinata (Linnaeus, 1767) is one of the main pests of the cucurbit crops. Biological control and botanicals are used in integrated pest management (IPM), especially in agro-ecological agricultures where the use of synthetic pesticides is restricted. Toxicological effects of plant essential oils on target and nontarget organisms should be evaluated to determine its use in IPM. The toxicity of ginger, peppermint, oregano, and thyme essential oils to D. hyalinata eggs, larvae, and pupae and their selectivity to the parasitoid Trichospilus pupivorus and the LC50, LC99 and the relative selectivity index (RSI) of these botanicals were determined. The eggs of D. hyalinata were more sensitive to the botanicals applied than its larvae and pupae, with higher toxicity of oregano and thyme essential oils, followed by those of peppermint and ginger. Topical application was the least toxic method to D. hyalinata larvae. Ginger, peppermint, and thyme essential oils were more toxic by ingestion and oregano by contact to D. hyalinata larvae. The essential oil concentrations applied to D. hyalinata pupae prevent the emergence of adults of this insect with the oregano essential oil showing the greatest toxicity. Peppermint, ginger, thyme, and oregano essential oils were selective to T. pupivorus with RSI50 of 5.40, 1.38, 8.15, and 6.98 and RSI99 of 1.54, 2.53, 3.90, and 4.16 respectively. The ginger, peppermint, oregano, and thyme essential oils were toxic to immature D. hyalinata and selective to T. pupivorus females presenting potential as an alternative control in the IPM of this pest in Cucurbitaceae crops.

Development of native forest species of the Atlantic forest in soil contaminated with hormonal herbicides.

Hormonal herbicides, used in pastures, can suffer drift and reach forests. The sensitivity and potential phytoremediation of native species to herbicide residues should be evaluated. The objective of this study is to evaluate the initial development of native Atlantic Forest tree species in soil contaminated with hormonal herbicides. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse in a 4 x 8 factorial scheme. The first factor had the control and the herbicide Tordon® in three doses (0.166, 0.333 and 0.666 L ha-1) and the second consisted of the forest species Anadenanthera colubrina (Vell.), Cassia ferruginea (Schrad.) Schrad. ex DC., Dalbergia villosa (Benth.) Benth., Machaerium nyctitans (Vell.) Benth., Machaerium opacum Vogel, Piptadenia gonoacantha (Mart.) JF Macbr., Senegalia polyphylla (DC.) Britton and Rose, Senna macranthera (DC Collad.) HS Irwin and Barnaby. The emergence, height, survival, emergence speed index, intoxication, root volume, stem diameter, root and shoot dry mass, leaf area and leaf numbers of the forest species were evaluated. The A. colubrina, D. villosa and M. opacum initial development was reduced by the herbicides 2.4-D plus picloram residues. S. macranthera and P. gonoacantha are tolerant to this mixture and, therefore, show potential for phytoremediation of degraded areas containing residues of these compounds.

Calcium silicate and organic mineral fertilizer applications reduce phytophagy by Thrips palmi karny (Thysanoptera: thripidae) on eggplants (Solanum melongena L.) / Silicato de calcio y fertilizante organomineral influencian la fitofagia de thrips palmi (thysanoptera: thripidae) en plantas de berenjena (solanum melongena L) / Silicato de cálcio e fertilizante organomineral influenciam a fitofagia de thrips palmi (thysanoptera: thripidae) em plantas de berinjela (solanum melongena L)

Thrips palmi Karny (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a phytophagous insect associated with the reduction of eggplant productivity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of calcium silicate and/or an organic mineral fertilizer, together or separately, in increasing the resistance of eggplants to T. palmi. The treatments were calcium silicate, organic mineral fertilizer, calcium silicate associated with this fertilizer and the control. Mortality and number of lesions caused by nymphs of this insect on eggplant leaves were evaluated after 3, 6, 9 and 12 leaf applications of these products. The calcium silicate and the organic mineral fertilizer reduced both the population of T. palmi and the damage caused by its nymphs, suggesting a possible increase in eggplant resistance to this pest as a result of the treatments.

Thrips palmi Karny (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) es un fitófago asociado a la reducción de productividad en el cultivo de berenjena. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar el efecto del silicato de calcio y un fertilizante organomineral, individualmente y asociados, en el aumento de la resistencia de plantas de berenjena al T. palmi. Los tratamientos fueron silicato de calcio, fertilizante organomineral, silicato de calcio con fertilizante organomineral y testigo. La mortalidad y el número de lesiones de ninfas en las hojas de la planta de berenjena fueron evaluadas después de 3, 6, 9 y 12 aplicaciones foliares de los productos. El silicato de calcio y el fertilizante organomineral disminuyeron tanto la población de T. palmi como los daños producidos por las ninfas, mostrando un posible aumento de la resistencia de las plantas de berenjena a esa plaga.

Thrips palmi Karny (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) é um fitófago associado à redução da produtividade da berinjela. Dessa forma, objetivou-se avaliar o efeito do silicato de cálcio e de um fertilizante organomineral, isolados ou associados, no aumento da resistência de plantas de berinjela ao tripes T. palmi. Os tratamentos foram silicato de cálcio, fertilizante organomineral, silicato de cálcio associado com fertilizante organomineral e o controle. A mortalidade e o número de lesões de ninfas desse tripes nas folhas das plantas de berinjela foram avaliadas após três, seis, nove e doze aplicações foliares desses produtos. O silicato de cálcio e o fertilizante organomineral reduziram a população de T. palmi e os danos das ninfas, mostrando possível aumento da resistência das plantas de berinjela a essa praga.

Reproductive potential of the predator Supputius cincticeps (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) affected by female body weight - DOI: 10.4025/actascibiolsci.v25i1.2081 / Potencial reprodutivo de Supputius cincticeps (Stal) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) influenciado pelo peso do corpo da fêmea - DOI: 10.4025/actascibiolsci.v25i1.2081

The reproductive potential of Supputius cincticeps (Stal) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) females of two weight classes was evaluated with males and females of this predator obtained from nymphs fed on Tenebrio molitor L. (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) pupae. Females of S. cincticeps weighing less than 45 mg (light females) and more than 60 mg (heavy females) constituted the treatments. Pre-oviposition, oviposition and post-oviposition periods besides adult longevity were similar between treatments while number of egg masses, eggs, eggs/egg mass and number of nymphs hatched were higher for heavier females. Periods between egg mass laying and egg incubation were shorter for insects of the last treatment. These results are discussed in relation to the use of heavier females of S. cincticeps to improve mass rearing of this predator in laboratory

O potencial reprodutivo de fêmeas de Supputius cincticeps (Stal) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) de duas classes de peso foi avaliado. Machos e fêmeas desse predador foram obtidos de ninfas alimentadas com pupas de Tenebrio molitor L. (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). Foram analisadas fêmeas com peso inferior a 45 mg (fêmeas leves) e superior a 60 mg (fêmeas pesadas). A longevidade e os períodos de pré-oviposição, oviposição e pós-oviposição foram semelhantes entre fêmeas das duas classes de peso, enquanto aquelas mais pesadas apresentaram maior número de posturas, ovos, ovos/postura e ninfas. Períodos entre posturas e de incubação dos ovos foram menores para fêmeas com peso superior a 60mg. Esses resultados são discutidos em relação ao uso de fêmeas mais pesadas de S. cincticeps para aumentar a produção em criação massal desse predador

Controle De Acromyrmex laticeps nigrosetosus (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), em eucaliptal no Pará, com Iscas Granuladas com Sulfluramida ou Clorpirifós

This research was developed in an Eucalyptus plantation of Jari Celulose S.A., in Almerin, Pará State, Brazil from September 1996 to January 1997. The objectives were to test the efficiency of two ant baits with sulfluramid and another one with chlorpirifos (at 4, 6, 8 and 10 grams per square meter of ant nest) against Acromyrmex laticeps nigrosetosus Forel (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Both baits with sulfluramid, in all dosages tested, showed more than 99.0% of transport with no devolution. All ant colonies treated with these baits were dead during the final evaluation while mortality of nests of this ant treated with chlorpirifos ranged from 55.56 to 66.67% for the different dosages tested. The sulfluramid baits can be recomended to control A. laticeps nigroselosus in the humid tropic of Brazil.

Este trabalho foi realizado em reflorestamento de eucalipto da Jari Celulose S.A., no município de Almerim, Pará, de setembro de 1996 a janeiro de 1997. Objetivou-se testar a eficiência de duas iscas granuladas à base de sulfluramida e outra à base de clorpirifós, nas dosagens de 4, 6, 8 e 10 gramas por metro quadrado de formigueiro, para o controle de Acromyrmex laticeps nigroselosus Forel (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). As duas iscas com sulfluramida, nas dosagens testadas, apresentaram acima de 99,0% de transporte e nenhuma devolução. Todos os formigueiros tratados, com essas iscas, estavam mortos na avaliação final, enquanto a eficiência da isca com clorpirifós variou de 55,56 a 66,67%, para as diferentes dosagens testadas. As iscas à base de sulfluramida podem ser recomendadas para o controle de A. laticeps nigrosetosus na região do trópico úmido do Brasil.

EFICIÊNCIA DA ISCA MIREX-S (SULFURAMIDA 0,3%) NO CONTROLE DE Atta cephalotes(HYMENOPTERA: FORMICIDAE) EM TRÊS DOSAGENS

This study was developed in urograndis eucalypt hibrid (Eucalyptus urophyllaX Eucalyptus grandis)plantation belonging to Jari Celulose S.A., in Monte Dourado, Pará State, Brazil, from July 1993 to January 1994. Mirex-S (sulfluramid 0.3%) bait at the dosages of 6, 8 and 10 grams was compared to 10 grams of a dodecachlor (0.45%) bait per square meter of ant hill, against Atta cephalotes(Hymenoptera: Formicidae). At the dosages of 6, 8 and 10 grams the Mirex-S bait showed 72.7; 83.3 and 91.67% of nest control compared to 87.5% for the dodecachlor bait. Therefore, Mirex-S bait at 8 and 10 grams per square meter of ant hill can replace the dodecachlor baits for A. cephalotescontrol.

Este trabalho foi realizado em reflorestamentos de eucalipto híbrido urograndis (Eucalyptus urophyllaX Eucalyptus grandis)da Jari Celulose S.A, no município de Almerim, Pará, de julho de 1993 a janeiro de 1994. Objetivou-se testar a eficiência da isca granulada Mirex-S (sulfluramida 0,3%), nas dosagens de 6, 8 e 10 gramas por metro quadrado de formigueiro, em comparação com 10 gramas de uma isca a base de dodecacloro (0,45%) para o controle de Atta cephalotes(Hymenoptera: Formicidae). A isca Mirex-S apresentou índices de controle, respectivamente, de 72,70%, 83,33% e 91,67%, em contrapartida com 87,50% da isca a base de dodecacloro. A isca Mirex-S, a 8 e 10 gramas por metro quadrado de formigueiro, pode substituir com eficiência as iscas à base de dodecacloro para o controle de A. cephalotes.

EFICIÊNCIA DE ISCAS GRANULADAS À BASE DE SULFLURAMIDA E DE CLORPIRIFÓS NO CONTROLE DE Atta sexdens sexdens(HYMENOPTERA: FORMICIDAE), NO TRÓPICO ÚMIDO

This research was developed in hibrid urograndis (Eucalyptus urophylla Eucalyptus grandis)plantation belonging to Jari Celulose S.A., in Pará State, Brazil, from August 1994 to January 1995. The objective was to test one granulated bait with sulfluramid and three others with chlorpirifos in three dosages compared to 10 grams of dodecachlor (0.45%) bait per square meter of ant nest against Atta sexdens sexdens(Hymenoptera: Formicidae). The bait with sulfluramid showed 77.78%; 100.00%; and 88.90% efficiency against A. sexdens sexdensat 6, 8, and 10 grams while the dodecachlor bait showed 100.00% control. The other baits and dosages showed efficiency below 45.00%.

Este trabalho foi realizado em plantios de eucalipto urograndis (Eucalyptus urophylla Eucalyptus grandis)da Jari Celulose S.A., no município de Almeirim, Pará, no período de agosto/94 a janeiro/95. Foi testada a eficiência de uma isca granulada com sulfluramida e de três outras com clorpirifós, em três dosagens cada por metro quadrado de formigueiro, no controle de Atta sexdens sexdens(Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Os resultados foram comparados com os de uma isca à base de dodecacloro (0,45%) a 10 gramas por metro quadrado de formigueiro. A isca granulada com sulfluramida a 6, 8 e 10 gramas por metro quadrado de formigueiro apresentou 77,78%, 100,00% e 88,90% de controle, respectivamente, assemelhando-se à isca a base de dodecacloro que apresentou 100,00% de formigueiros mortos. As outras iscas, em qualquer dosagem, apresentaram eficiência abaixo de 45,00%.

BIOLOGIA DE Nystalea nyseus (CRAMER, 1775) (LEPIDOPTERA: NOTODONTIDAE) EM FOLHAS de Eucalyptus urophylla

Biological aspects of Nystalea nyseus(Cramer, 1775) (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), a major Eucalyptusdefoliator pest was studied under laboratory conditions at 25 ± 2" C, 60 ± 10% UR and photophasc 12L:12D. This species showed five instars with 3.99 ± 0.11 ; 3.80 ± 0.10; 4.95 ± 0.30; 5.96 ± 0.21 and 6.85 ± 0.14 days rcspectivelly and duration of total larval period of 25.55 days. Pre-pupal stage lasted 3.05 ± 0.05 and 3.08 ± 0.06 and pupal stage lasted 14.75 ± 0.45 and 13.82 ± 0.29 days for males and females, respeclivelly. Egg duration period was 3.40 ± 0.16 days with 74.72% of viability. Mated adults longevity were 6.71 ± 0.74 and 9.14 ± 0.96 days for males and females, respectivclly. Sexual ratio was 0.55, or one female for 0,81 male.

Essa pesquisa foi conduzida no laboratório de Entomologia Florestal da Universidade Federai de Viçosa à 25 ± 2" C, 60 ± 10% UR e fotoperiodo de 12L:12E. O objetivo foi estudar a biologia de Nystalea nyseus(Cramer, 1775) (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae) em folhas de Eucalyptus urophylla. . nyseusapresentou cinco estádios, com duração, média, de 3,99 ± 0,11; 3,80 ±0,10; 4,95 ± 0,30; 5,96 ±0,21 e 6,85 ±0,14 dias, respectivamente. A duração total da fase larval foi de 25,5 dias. A fase de pré-pupa teve duração de 3,05 ± 0,05; 3,08 ± 0,06 dias e a de pupa 14,75 ± 0,45 c 13,82 ± 0,29 dias para machos e fêmeas, respectivamente. A viabilidade, dos ovos, foi de 74,72% e o período embrionário de 3,40 ± 0,16 dias. A longevidade de adultos, acasalados, foi de 6,71 ± 0,74 dias para machos e 9,14 ± 0,96 dias para fêmeas e razão sexual de 0,55, ou seja uma fêmea para 0,81 macho.

EFICIÊNCIA DA DELTAMETRINA E DA PERMETRINA, EM APLICAÇÃO TERRESTRE, CONTRA OS LEPIDÓPTEROS Thyrinteina arnobia (GEOMETRIDAE) E Nystalea nyseus (NOTODONTIDAE) NO TRÓPICO ÚMIDO

The efficiency of deltamethrin and permethrin was evaluated against caterpillars and moths of the eucalyptus leaf caterpillars species Thyrinteina arnobia(Lepidoptera: Geometridae) and Nystalea nyseus (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae). Five sampling points were established in each experimental unit and the evaluations were performed after 24, 48 and 72 hours after insecticide aplication. A high dosage spraying was made after the last evaluation and the number of dead insects was counted in each sampling point and the efficiency (%) calculated in relation to the mortality in the control. It was observed a high and fast larvicidal effect of deltamethrin and permethrin against these defoliator species. These insecticides however, were not efficient against the adults of these species and showed low selectivity in relation to other insects, mainly parasitoid Hies.

Avaliou-se a eficiência dos piretróides deltametrina e permetrina em lagartas e mariposas de Thyrinteina arnobia (Stoll, 1782) (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) e Nystalea nyseus (Cramer, 1775) (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae). Cinco pontos de amostragem foram estabelecidos em cada parcela e as avaliações feitas 24, 48 e 72 horas após a aplicação dos inseticidas. Após a última avaliação foi feita uma pulverização a alta dosagem nos pontos de amostragem e contado o número total de insetos remanescentes nesses pontos para permitir o cálculo da porcentagem de eficiência em relação à mortalidade da testemunha. Evidenciou-se rápida ação larvicida da deltametrina e permetrina contra as duas espécies desfolhadoras. Esses inseticidas contudo, não foram eficientes contra os adultos dessas espécies e mostraram baixa seletividade cm favor de outros insetos, principalmente moscas parasitóides.

EFICIÊNCIA DE Bacillus thuringieneisE DE DELTAMETRINA, EM APLICAÇÃO AÉREA, PARA O CONTROLE DE Thyrinteina arnobiaSTOLL, 1782 (LEPIDOPTERA: GEOMETRIDAE) EM EUCALIPTAL NO PARÁ

The relative efficiency of Bacillus thuringiensis formulations in aerial applications against Thyrinteina amobia (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) was evaluated in this essay in comparison with deltamethrin. The essay was carried out in Eucalyptus urophylla plantation in Monte Dourado, Fará, Brazil, through aerial application in areas of 10 ha (100 x 1000 m) for each treatment involving commercial formulations of B. thuringiensis and/or deltamethrin. Data were collected in five sample points for each treatment, 24, 40, 72. 96 and 120 hours after the insecticide applications and after 144 hours a drastic spraying with malathion and deltamethrin was made in order to know the total insect number in each sample point. Deltamethrin showed a faster effect over the caterpillar populations and higher efficiency at 200 and 400 ml/ha. The action of B. thuringiensis was slower, but high quality formulations of this bacteria seem to be promising against caterpillars in reforestation areas of the Amazon region, and can be used isolated or in mixture with deltamethrin for a faster effect. Deltamethrin besides B. thuringiensisshowed little effect on predators Hemiptera and because of this it can be applied against eucalyptus caterpillars, preserving their natural enemies.

A avaliação da eficiência relativa de formulações de Bacillus thuringiensise de deltametrina, em aplicações aéreas para o controle de Thyrirrteina arnobiaStoll, 1782 (Lepidoptera: Geometndae) em Eucalyptus urophyllaem Monte Dourado no Pará, foi feita no presente ensaio, onde faixas de 10 ha (100x1000 m) foram pulverizadas com formulações comercoais de B. thuringiensise/ou deltametrina. Foram tomados cinco pontos de amostragem para cada tratamento e as avaliações foram feitas 24, 48, 72, 96 e 120 horas após a aplicação dos inseticidas. Cerca de 144 horas após a aplicação, foi feita uma pulverização drástica de uma mistura de malation e deltametrina, para a verificação do número total de insetos presentes nos pontos amostrados. A deltametrina mostrou eficiência máxima nas doses de 200 e 400 ml/ha e grande efeito de impacto sobre a população de lagartas. A ação do B. thuringiensismostrou-se mais lenta, mas o uso de formulações de alta qualidade desta bactéria e promissor para o controle de lagartas em reflorestamentos no trópico úmido, podendo ser usadas isoladamente ou em mistura com a deltametrina para um maior efeito de impacto. Verificou-se, também, o/ue tanto B. thuringiensisquanto a deltametrina tiveram pouco efeito sobre a população de nemípteros predadores. Assim, a deltametrina pode ser usada no controle de lagartas de eucalipto, preservando-se esses inimigos naturais.

Monitoramento de lepidópteros, associados a plantios de eucalipto da região de açailândia (maranhão), no período de agosto/90 a julho/91

Five hundred and seven Lepidoptera species were collected associated with Eucalyptus plantations in Açailândia, Maranhão State, Brazil. From August 1990 to July 1991, once every two weeks, two light traps were set up to collect insects in an Euclyptus camaldulensis and Eucalyptus urophylla plantations in this region. Seven primary pests were captured: Eupseudosoma aberrane Schaus, 1905 and Eupseudosoma involuta Sepp, 1862, (Arctiidae); Glena spp., Oxydia vesulia Cramer, 1779, Thyrinteina leucoceraea Rindge, 1961 (Geometridae); Nystalea nyseus Cramer, 1775 (Notodontidae) and Sarsina violascens Herrich-Schaeffer, 1866 (Lymantriidae). Besides these species, six secondary pests were captured: Automeris illustris Walker, 1665, Automeris sp., Hyperchiria incisa and Hylesia sp. (Saturniidae); Cosmosoma auge Linné, 1767 (Ctenuchidae) and Idalus affínis (Arctiidae).

Muitas das espécies de insetos associadas ao plantios de eucalipto são consideradas pragas, enquanto outras ainda não apresentam uma relação definida com estas florestas. Amostragens quinzenais da entomofauna, realizadas com armadilhas luminosas, no período de agosto/90 a julho/91, revelaram a existência de 263 espécies de Lepidoptera associadas aos plantios de eucalipto da região de Açailândia (Maranhão). Destas, sete são consideradas pragas primarias: Eupseudosoma aberransSchaus, 1905 e Eupseudosoma involutaSepp, 1852 (Arctiidae), "Thyirrteina leucoceraeaRindge, 1961, Glenaspp., e Oxydia veuliaCramer, 1779 (Geometridae); Nystalea nyseusCramer, 1775 (Notodontidae); Sarsina violascensHerrich-Schaeffer, 1856 (Lymantriidae) e seis pragas sencundárias: Automeris illustrisWalker, 1855 Automenis sp., Hyperchiria incisaWalker, 1855 e Hyfesiasp. (Satumiidae), Cosmosoma augeLinné, 1767 (Amatidae) e idalus affinis(Arctiidae).