Euzophera magnolialis
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| Euzophera magnolialis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pyralidae |
| Genus: | Euzophera[1] |
| Species: | E. magnolialis |
| Binomial name | |
| Euzophera magnolialis Capps, 1964 | |
The Magnolia root borer (Euzophera magnolialis) is a species of snout moths in the genus Euzophera. It was described by Capps in 1964. It is found in the southern United States.
The wingspan is 34-41 mm. The forewings are long and narrow. They are maroon with a gray median area. The hindwings are shiny grayish.[2]
The larvae feed on Magnolia grandiflora.[3] The larvae bore the roots of their host plant.
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