Eloria noyesi explained

Eloria noyesi, the coca tussock moth, is a moth of the subfamily Lymantriinae first described by William Schaus in 1927.^[1] It is beige and its larvae feed on coca plants. It is found mostly in Peru and Colombia. The government of Colombia has proposed a plan to release large numbers of these moths to destroy the coca crops in their country.

References

• "Scientists believe insects would kill coca crops". (June 9, 2005). NBC News.com. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
• Schlotterbeck, Isaac (June 5, 2015). "Eloria Noyesi: Colombia's Potential Solution to Eradicating Illicit Coca". Council on Hemispheric Affairs. Retrieved March 26, 2020.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . March 2, 2013 . Eloria noyesi Schaus, 1927 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . March 26, 2020.