Halysidota leda

(Halysidota leda)

Description

Halysidota leda is a moth of the family Erebidae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1890. It is found on Dominica, Guadeloupe and Martinique. The habitat consists of hygrophilic (moist) and mesophilic (moderate temperature) areas. The larvae are polyphagous and have been recorded feeding on Cecropia and Miconia species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Arctiidae
Genus:Halysidota
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