Ochyrotica fasciata

(Ochyrotica fasciata)

Description

Ochyrotica fasciata is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is widely distributed in the tropical zone of the Neotropical Region, including Brazil, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Ecuador, Grenada, Guatemala, Jamaica, Peru and Puerto Rico. The wingspan is 12–16 mm. Adults are on wing year round. The larvae feed on Ipomaea batatas.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Pterophoridae
Genus:Ochyrotica
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