Biology:Batrachedra decoctor
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Short description: Moth species in family Batrachedridae
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Batrachedridae |
| Genus: | Batrachedra |
| Species: | B. decoctor
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| Batrachedra decoctor Hodges, (1966) [1]
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Batrachedra decoctor is a species of moth of the family Batrachedridae. It is native to the southeastern United States , especially northern Florida.
Ecology
In its larval state it feeds exclusively on saw palmetto (Serenoa repens).
Subspecies
- Batrachedra decoctor decoctor
- Batrachedra decoctor bermudensis Hodges, 1966 (Bermuda)
References
- ↑ "Nomina - Lepidoptera: A - Gelechiidae". Archived from the original on 2009-05-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20090502022300/http://www.nearctica.com/nomina/lepid/lepa-g.htm. Retrieved 2009-02-10.
Wikidata ☰ Q4869537 entry
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