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Comadia suaedivora

(Comadia suaedivora)

Description

Comadia suaedivora is a moth in the family Cossidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California. The wingspan is 12–16 mm for males and 12–17 mm for females. The forewings are fuscous. Adults have been recorded on wing from April to June. The larvae feed gregariously on the crown and roots of Suaeda fruticosa. They have a rose-lavender body. Pupation takes place in a subterranean chamber in a dark brown pupa.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Cossidae
Genus:Comadia
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