Biology:Mompha trithalama

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Short description: Species of moth

Mompha trithalama
Scientific classification edit
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Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: Arthropoda
Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: Insecta
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Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: Momphidae
Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: Mompha
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Binomial name
Mompha trithalama
Meyrick, 1927

Mompha trithalama is a moth of the family Momphidae. It is native to Brazil , Peru and Trinidad, but was introduced to Hawaii for biological control of Clidemia hirta.

The larvae feed on Melastomataceae species, including Clidemia hirta.

Wikidata ☰ Q6897496 entry