Biology:Carposina bullata

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Short description: Species of moth

Carposina bullata
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Carposinidae
Genus: Carposina
Species:
C. bullata
Binomial name
Carposina bullata
Meyrick, 1913

Carposina bullata is a moth of the Carposinidae family.[1] It is native to Trinidad and Tobago, but has been introduced to Hawaii as biological control agent of the weed Clidemia hirta.[2]

The larvae feed on the fruit and flowers of Clidemia hirta.

References

  1. ↑ "Classical biological control of Clidemia hirta (Melastomataceae) in Hawaii using multiple strategies" (PDF). http://www.hear.org/pcsu/techreports/pdfs/pcsutechreport00129conant.pdf. Retrieved 2011-12-19. 
  2. ↑ Review and status of biological control of Clidemia in Hawaii

Wikidata ☰ Q5045879 entry




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