Biology:Crasimorpha infuscata

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Short description: Species of moth

Crasimorpha infuscata
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Crasimorpha
Species:
C. infuscata
Binomial name
Crasimorpha infuscata
Hodges, 1964

Crasimorpha infuscata is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was first described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1964. It is native to Brazil , but was purposely introduced to Hawaii in 1960 and 1961 to control Christmasberry. It seems the moth did not become established however.

External links

  • Zimmerman, Elwood C. (1978). Insects of Hawaii. 9 Microlepidoptera. The University Press of Hawaii, Honolulu. 

Wikidata ☰ Q5182444 entry