Biology:Batrachedra decoctor

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Short description: Moth species in family Batrachedridae

Batrachedra decoctor
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Batrachedridae
Genus: Batrachedra
Species:
B. decoctor
Binomial name
Batrachedra decoctor
Hodges, (1966) [1]

Batrachedra decoctor is a species of moth of the family Batrachedridae. It is native to the southeastern United States , especially northern Florida.

Ecology

In its larval state it feeds exclusively on saw palmetto (Serenoa repens).

Subspecies

  • Batrachedra decoctor decoctor
  • Batrachedra decoctor bermudensis Hodges, 1966 (Bermuda)

References

Wikidata ☰ Q4869537 entry