Biology:Euzophera magnolialis

From HandWiki
Revision as of 04:24, 24 November 2021 by imported>Rtexter1 (simplify)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Short description: Species of moth

Euzophera magnolialis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Class:
Order:
Family:
Genus:
Species:
E. magnolialis
Binomial name
Euzophera magnolialis
Capps, 1964

Euzophera magnolialis, the magnolia root borer, is a species of snout moth in the genus Euzophera. It was described by Hahn William Capps in 1964. It is found in the southern United States.

The wingspan is 34–41 mm.[2]

The larvae feed on Magnolia grandiflora.[3] The larvae bore the roots of their host plant.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5414930 entry