Fornés L, Hernández JV. 2001. Historical review and public health incidence of
Hylesia metabus
(Cramer) (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) in Venezuela. Entomotropica 16(2):137-141.
Review of populations bioecology of the moth
Hylesia metabus (Cramer) (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae), commonly known in Venezuela as quot;palometa peludaquot;, and its effects on public health in different areas of the country, are presented.