Biology:Palpita quadristigmalis
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Short description: Species of moth
Palpita quadristigmalis | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Palpita |
Species: | P. quadristigmalis
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Binomial name | |
Palpita quadristigmalis (Guenée, 1854)
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Palpita quadristigmalis, the four-spotted palpita moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Quebec and Ontario to Florida, west to Arizona and north to Colorado.[2]
The length of the forewings is 13.5-14.5 mm.
The larvae feed on Ligustrum species.[3]
The larvae have also been found feeding on Olea europaea (olive) in Texas. They are recognized as a potential pest, as they are able to defoliate entire orchards and will also feed on the olive fruit.
References
- ↑ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. http://globiz.pyraloidea.org/Pages/Reports/TaxonReport.aspx.
- ↑ mothphotographersgroup
- ↑ Bug Guide
Wikidata ☰ Q13992497 entry
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