Carposina autologa

(Carposina autologa)

Description

Carposina autologa, the hakea seed-moth, is a moth in the Carposinidae family. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Western Australia. It has been released in South Africa for the biological control Hakea sericea. The wingspan is about 10 mm. The forewings are white with a black stripe along the costa. The hindwings are white. The larvae feed on the seeds of Hakea sericea and Hakea nodosa.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Carposinidae
Genus:Carposina
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