List of current and potential pest species of Lepidoptera (Linnaeus, 1758) in Serbia

Efforts to combat pest Lepidoptera species in Serbia began in the second half of the 19th century with the first significant scientific review of this insect group. From the initial identification of 9 pest species, scientific advancements have now cataloged 219 pest Lepidoptera species in Serbia. This list aligns closely with those provided by Balachowsky and Carter for Europe. The biology of these pest species is well-studied and well-documented, with permanent monitoring conducted on a significant number of them.