Mompha trithalama

Mompha trithalama
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Momphidae
Genus:	Mompha
Species:	M. trithalama
Binomial name
Mompha trithalama Meyrick, 1927

Mompha trithalama is a moth of the Momphidae family. It is native to Brazil, Peru and Trinidad, but was introduced to Hawaii for biological control of Clidemia hirta.

The larvae on Melastomataceae species, including Clidemia hirta. They feed internally on both flowers and berries. When flowers are attacked, no seeds are formed.

External links

• Review And Status Of Biological Control Of Clidemia In Hawaii

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