Biology:Euzophera magnolialis

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Euzophera magnolialis
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E. magnolialis
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Euzophera magnolialis
Capps, 1964

Euzophera magnolialis, the magnolia root borer, is a species of snout moth in the genus Euzophera. It was described by Hahn William Capps in 1964. It is found in the southern United States.

The wingspan is 34–41 mm.[2]

The larvae feed on Magnolia grandiflora.[3] The larvae bore the roots of their host plant.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5414930 entry