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Dichogama redtenbacheri

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Dichogama redtenbacheri, the caper-leaf webworm moth, is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Lederer in 1863. It is found in Florida, the West Indies, Costa Rica and South America.

The wingspan is about 28 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing year round.

The larvae feed on Capparis species, including Capparis cynophallophora. They fold or spin together the leaves with silk to make a shelter.

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Dichogama redtenbacheri Wikipedia


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