- Crasimorpha infuscata
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Crasimorpha infuscata Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Gelechiidae Genus: Crasimorpha Species: C. infuscata Binomial name Crasimorpha infuscata
Hodges, 1964Crasimorpha infuscata is a moth of the Gelechiidae family. It is native to Brazil, but has been purposely introduced to Hawaii in 1960-1961 to control Christmas berry. It seems the moth did not become established however.
The male has a small yellow subcostal brush on the hindwing.
The larvae feed on Schinus terebinthifolius. They bore into the terminal parts of the host and form galls. The larval attack thus reduces flowering and seed formation.
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