ITP is pleased to announce the migration of LepIntercept from a static site, last updated in 2014, to ITP’s dynamic content management system, which will allow for future updates. The tool is a comprehensive resource for identifying intercepted Lepidoptera larvae. Lepidoptera is one of the largest and most economically important orders of plant eating insects. Thousands of Lepidoptera are considered pests, and each year large numbers of these species are intercepted at U.S. ports of entry as larvae. LepIntercept is a comprehensive resource for identifying intercepted Lepidoptera larvae and includes identification keys, detailed fact sheets, tutorials on larval morphology, information on studying Lepidoptera larvae, a full glossary, and a complete set of references.

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