Salbia lotanalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Salbia
Species:
S. lotanalis
Binomial name
Salbia lotanalis
H. Druce, 1899

Salbia lotanalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1899. It is found in Costa Rica.[1]

The larvae feed on Miconia calvescens. They roll the leaves of their host plant, forming a tube from which they feed. Pupation takes place within this tube.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Biology of the leaf roller Salbia lotanalis and its impact on the invasive tree Miconia calvescens"


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