Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Depressariidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Ectaga | |
Ectaga garcia is a moth in the Depressariidae family. It was described by Becker in 1994. It is found in Brazil (Minas Gerais). The species was introduced to northern New South Wales to control Lantana camara. However, the species has failed to establish itself in Australia.
The larvae feed on Lantana camara, Lantana griesebachiana and Lantana montevidensis.
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