Ectaga garcia
Ectaga garcia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Oecophoridae |
Genus: | Ectaga |
Species: | E. garcia |
Binomial name | |
Ectaga garcia Becker, 1994 | |
Ectaga garcia is a moth in the Oecophoridae family. It was described by Becker in 1994.[1] It is found in Brazil (Minas Gerais).[2] The species was introduced to northern New South Wales to control Lantana camara. However, the species has failed to establish itself in Australia.[3]
The larvae feed on Lantana camara, Lantana griesebachiana and Lantana montevidensis.