Scotogramma
Smith, 1897
Scotogramma is a of in the , established by Smith in 1897. The genus contains at least 12 described distributed primarily in North America, with S. trifolii (clover ) being the most economically significant due to its status as a globally distributed agricultural pest. Members of this genus are noctuine moths in the tribe Hadenini.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scotogramma: //ˌskɒtəˈɡræmə//
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Distribution
within this occur in North America. Scotogramma trifolii is described as globally distributed and has been documented as a partially explosive pest in northern China, with specimens collected from sugar beet fields in Changji City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Human Relevance
Scotogramma trifolii, the clover , is a leaf-feeding pest of significant agricultural concern. It has been documented feeding on more than 20 across 8 , including sugar beet, cotton, flax, potato, peanut, maize, sunflower, castor, soybean, wheat, and cruciferous vegetables. The species threatens food security and sustainable agricultural development in affected regions.