Druentica inscita

Druentica inscita
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Mimallonidae
Genus: Druentica
Species: D. inscita
Binomial name
Druentica inscita
(Schaus, 1890)
Synonyms

Druentia inscita (Schaus, 1890)

Druentica inscita is a moth of the Mimallonidae family. It is native to Central America and South America, including Trinidad and Brazil, but was introduced to Hawaii for biological control of Clidemia hirta.

The larvae cut and fold the leaves of Clidemia hirta and Miconia acinodendrum to form a feeding shelter. They are green with brown stripes and are about 50 mm long.

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