Antiblemma leucocyma

(Antiblemma leucocyma)

Description

Antiblemma leucocyma is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is native to Brazil. It has been studied as a potential biological control agent for Miconia calvescens, an invasive tree considered one of the greatest threats to natural ecosystems of Hawaii and other Pacific islands. The larvae feed on the leaves of Miconia calvescens, making holes of an irregular shape.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Noctuidae
Genus:Antiblemma
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