Ectaga garcia

Ectaga garcia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Depressariidae
Genus: Ectaga
Species:
E. garcia
Binomial name
Ectaga garcia
Becker, 1994

Ectaga garcia is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Vitor O. Becker in 1994.[1] It is found in Minas Gerais, Brazil.[2] The species was introduced to northern New South Wales to control Lantana camara. However, the species has failed to establish itself in Australia.[3]

The larvae feed on Lantana camara, Lantana griesebachiana and Lantana montevidensis.

References

  1. ^ "Scientific name search". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum, London.
  2. ^ Savela, Markku. "Ectaga garcia Becker, 1994". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
  3. ^ Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia


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