LepIntercept
LepIntercept is a comprehensive identification resource for intercepted Lepidoptera larvae. It is specifically designed to be used by identifiers working at U.S. ports of entry, although the information contained in the fact sheets and keys will be valuable to any lepidopterist working with larvae and/or exotic pests. LepIntercept includes detailed fact sheets treating the most frequently intercepted Lepidoptera larvae, an interactive identification key for these taxa, a comprehensive dichotomous key treating all intercepted Lepidoptera, smaller dichotomous keys for various genera, and more than 300 photographs of diagnostic larval characters. Each fact sheet contains information on taxonomy, host/origin, recorded distribution, and a highly detailed larval diagnosis and identification authority discussion. In addition, detailed setal map illustrations are provided for all taxa; these are the first complete setal maps published for many of these species. The tool was funded by USDA APHIS PPQ and Farm Bill 10201.