Occurrence of Lepidopterism caused by the moth Hylesia nigricans (Berg) (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) in Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil

Ocorrência de Lepidopterismo provocado pela mariposa Hylesia nigricans (Berg) (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) no Rio Grande do Sul

Lepidopterism by Hylesia nigricans (Berg) moth is recorded for the first time in southern Brazil. Preventive strategies of control are proposed based on information on the biology and ecology of this moth.

Dermatitis; host-plant; southern Brazil; urticating moth