Biology:Episimus utilis
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Short description: Species of moth
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| Kingdom: | Animalia
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| Species: | E. utilis
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| Episimus utilis Zimmerman, 1978
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Episimus utilis is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It was first described by Elwood Zimmerman in 1978. It is native to Brazil , but has been introduced to Hawaii in 1954 to aid in the control of Christmas berry or Brazilian peppertree.
External links
- Zimmerman, Elwood C. (1978). Insects of Hawaii. 9 Microlepidoptera. The University Press of Hawaii, Honolulu.
Wikidata ☰ Q5383499 entry
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