Biology:Eucampyla

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Short description: Genus of moths

Eucampyla
Scientific classification edit
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Binomial name
Eucampyla etheiella
Meyrick, 1882
Synonyms
  • Homoeosoma inexplorata Meyrick, 1929

Eucampyla is a monotypic snout moth genus. Its only species, Eucampyla etheiella, is known from Micronesia, the Society Islands and Australia . Both the genus and species were first described by Edward Meyrick in 1882.

The larvae feed on Chromolaena odorata. They attack both young flower buds and mature leaves.[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5405736 entry