First record of Spodoptera cosmioides (Walker, 1858) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in hop (Humulus lupulus L.)

Abstract

We report for the first time Spodoptera cosmioides (Walker, 1858) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae feeding on leaves and causing injuries of up to 50% in hop plants, in the experimental field of the Center for Agroveterinary Sciences, State University of Santa Catarina, municipality of Lages, Santa Catarina, Brazil. This study shows the association of native insects with expanding exotic crops such as hops, and the need for monitoring activity for rational management of these pest insects, which already have several natural enemies in their area of natural occurrence.