Eretmocera homalocrossa

(Eretmocera homalocrossa)

Description

Eretmocera homalocrossa is a moth of the Scythrididae family. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1930. It is found in Uganda. The wingspan is 11–12 mm. The forewings are purple blue-blackish and the hindwings are dark grey. The larvae have been recorded feeding on Amaranthus caudatus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Scythrididae
Genus:Eretmocera
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