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This interactive key helps identify Lepidopteran families of biosecurity concern using adult morphological characters. It features high-quality illustrations of key features visible under a stereomicroscope, avoiding complex dissection requirements.
What's New in Lepidopteran Families
1.1.2
July 31, 2019
Minor content updates
Developer apps
FAQ
What is Lepidopteran Families used for?
Lepidopteran Families is an interactive key designed to help users identify families of moths and butterflies that are of biosecurity concern. It utilizes morphological characteristics of adult specimens visible under a stereomicroscope.
Does Lepidopteran Families require dissection to identify insects?
No, Lepidopteran Families focuses on easily identifiable features visible on set specimens with a stereomicroscope. It aims to avoid characters that would require manipulation or dissection, such as wing venation or genitalia.
What kind of illustrations does Lepidopteran Families provide?
The app offers high-quality photographs of all the characters used in the identification key. These images were prepared from curated specimens and montaged to produce single, detailed images.
Which Lepidopteran families are covered by the key?
The key includes families identified by Plant Health Australia (2012), the Department of Agriculture (Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy) (2013), and the National Plant Biosecurity Strategy Diagnostic Network (2013) as being of biosecurity concern.
What is the rating and update frequency of Lepidopteran Families?
Lepidopteran Families has a rating of 1.0 stars from 1 rating. The app was last updated on July 31, 2019, and is currently at version 1.1.2.
On which devices can I use Lepidopteran Families?
Lepidopteran Families is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is compatible with iOS devices.
Is Lepidopteran Families free to download and use?
Yes, Lepidopteran Families is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements associated with this application.
What is the age rating for Lepidopteran Families?
Lepidopteran Families has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 4 and above.
