Neha Patil (Editor)

Ithome lassula

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Kingdom
  
Class
  
Family
  
Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Order
  
Genus
  

Ithome lassula is a moth in the Cosmopterigidae family. It was described by Hodges in 1962. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida. It was introduced into Australia by accident, where it is now found in Queensland.

The wingspan is 6–8 mm. The forewings and body are shiny black. Adults have been recorded on wing from March to April.

The larvae feed on the flowers and buds of Leucaena glauca and Leucaena leucocephala. They have a yellowish-green body and a brown head.

References

Ithome lassula Wikipedia


Similar Topics