Dichogama redtenbacheri
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Dichogama |
| Species: | D. redtenbacheri
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| Dichogama redtenbacheri Lederer, 1863
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Dichogama redtenbacheri, the caper-leaf webworm moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Julius Lederer in 1863.[1] It is found in Florida,[2] the West Indies,[3] Costa Rica[4] and South America.[5]
The wingspan is about 28 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing year round.
The larvae feed on Capparis species,[6] including Capparis cynophallophora.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
- ^ "801014.00 – 4790 – Dichogama redtenbacheri – Caper-leaf Webworm Moth – Lederer, 1863". Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Dichogama redtenbacheri Lederer, 1863". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
- ^ BOLD Systems
- ^ Moths of Jamaica
- ^ "Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington, 1901: 460-1". Archived from the original on 2014-09-15. Retrieved 2014-09-15.
- ^ The Canadian Entomologist; Volume 107; Issue 02; February 1975, pp 129-154
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