Batrachedra decoctor
| Batrachedra decoctor | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Batrachedridae |
| Genus: | Batrachedra |
| Species: | B. decoctor |
| Binomial name | |
| Batrachedra decoctor Hodges, (1966) [1] | |
Batrachedra decoctor is a species of moth belonging to the Batrachedridae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, especially northern Florida.
Ecology
In its larval state it feeds exclusively on saw palmetto (Serenoa repens).
Subspecies
- Batrachedra decoctor decoctor
- Batrachedra decoctor bermudensis Hodges, 1966 (Bermuda)
References
- ↑ "Nomina - Lepidoptera: A - Gelechiidae". Retrieved 2009-02-10.
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