Ectaga garcia
| Ectaga garcia | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Depressariidae |
| Genus: | Ectaga |
| Species: | E. garcia |
| Binomial name | |
| Ectaga garcia Becker, 1994 | |
Ectaga garcia is a moth in the Depressariidae 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.
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