Biology:Mompha trithalama
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Short description: Species of moth
| Mompha trithalama | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Momphidae |
| Genus: | Mompha |
| Species: | M. trithalama
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| Binomial name | |
| Mompha trithalama Meyrick, 1927
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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.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q6897496 entry
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