Salbia lotanalis explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
  2. Morais . Elisangela G. F. . Picanço . Marcelo C. . Barreto . Robert W. . Silva . Gerson A. . Moreno . Shaiene C. . Queiroz . Renan B. . 2010 . Biology of the leaf roller Salbia lotanalis and its impact on the invasive tree Miconia calvescens . Biocontrol . 55 . 5 . 685–694 . 2010BioCo..55..685M . 10.1007/s10526-010-9286-x.

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