Biology:Phycomorpha prasinochroa
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Short description: Species of moth
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| Phycomorpha prasinochroa (Meyrick, 1906)
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Phycomorpha prasinochroa is a moth in the Copromorphidae family. It is found in Australia ,[1] where it has been recorded from New South Wales[2] and Queensland.
The forewings are green with brown flecks. The hindwings are a shiny grey.
The larvae feed on the buds and new growth of various Ficus species, including Ficus fraseri, Ficus coronata and Ficus carica.[3]
References
- ↑ Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I. et al., eds (2003). "Phycomorpha prasinochroa". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/data/lepindex/detail/?taxonno=117369.
- ↑ Australian Faunal Directory
- ↑ lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au
Wikidata ☰ Q16988032 entry
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