Mussidia nigrivenella explained

Mussidia nigrivenella is a species of snout moth in the genus Mussidia.[1] It was described by Ragonot in 1888. It is found in Ivory Coast, Kenya, Niger, South Africa[2] and Mozambique.

The larvae feed on Zea mays, Theobroma cacao and Gossypium species.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: World Pyraloidea Database . Globiz.pyraloidea.org . 2011-09-29.
  2. http://www.afromoths.net/species_by_code/MUSSNIGR Afro Moths