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| Antiblemma leucocyma Hampson, 1926 | |
Antiblemma leucocyma is a moth of the family Noctuidae first described by George Hampson in 1926. It is native to Brazil.[1] It has been studied as a potential biological control agent for Miconia calvescens, an invasive tree considered one of the greatest threats to natural ecosystems of Hawaii and other Pacific islands.[2]
The larvae feed on the leaves of Miconia calvescens, making holes of an irregular shape.
References
- ↑ Savela, Markku (July 6, 2019). "Antiblemma leucocyma Hampson, 1926". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
- ↑ "Biology, herbivory, and host specificity of Antiblemma leucocyma (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on Miconia calvescens DC.(Melastomataceae) in Brazil".
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