Lepidopteran pests utilizing the nests of birds breeding in urban and rural areas in Japan

Abstract

Lepidopteran fauna in the nests of five bird species breeding in urban and rural areas in Japan was investigated. Nine moth species of five families were found, and three of which were newly recorded from bird nests. Three moth species among them are household insect pests of clothes and foods. Relationships between household insect pests and bird nests are discussed. This report is the first record of Lepidoptera from the nests of Oriental Turtle Dove and Brown-eared Bulbul.