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Zophodia phryganoides

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Zophodia phryganoides
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pyralidae
Genus: Zophodia
Species:
Z. phryganoides
Binomial name
Zophodia phryganoides
(Walker, 1857)
Synonyms
  • Olyca phryganoides Walker, 1857

Zophodia phryganoides is a species of snout moth in the genus Zophodia. It was described by Francis Walker in 1857. It is found on Hispaniola.[1]There are at least two generations per year.

The larvae feed on Platyopuntia and Consolea species. They feed in the stem of their host plant.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2011). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2011-10-07.
  2. ^ Cactus Moths and their Relatives
  3. ^ Mann, John (1969). "Cactus-Feeding Insects and Mites". Bulletin of the United States National Museum (256): 1–158, 8 plates. doi:10.5479/si.03629236.256.1. hdl:10088/10142.