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Salbia lotanalis

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Salbia lotanalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Salbia
Species:
S. lotanalis
Binomial name
Salbia lotanalis
H. Druce, 1899

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]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 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. Bibcode:2010BioCo..55..685M. doi:10.1007/s10526-010-9286-x.