Carmenta chromolaenae

Carmenta chromolaenae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sesiidae
Genus: Carmenta
Species: C. chromolaenae
Binomial name
Carmenta chromolaenae
Eichlin, 2009[1]
Synonyms
  • Synanthedon chromolaenae (Eichlin, 2009)

Carmenta chromolaenae is a moth of the Sesiidae family. It is native to Venezuela, but was introduced to South Africa for the biological control of Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata).

The length of the forewings is 4–7 mm.[2]

The larvae feed on Chromolaena odorata.

References

  1. ↑ Afro Moths
  2. ↑ Carmenta chromolaenae Eichlin, a new species (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) for the biological control of Chromolaena odorata (L.) King & Robinson (Asteraceae)
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