Author(s):

Harms, K. E.
Aiello, A.

Article or Chapter Title:

Seed-boring by tropical clearwing moths (Sesiidae): Aberrant behavior or widespread habit?

Year:

1995

Journal or Book:

Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society 49: 43-48

Notes:

ABSTRACT

The seed-boring behavior of clearwing moths is discussed, in particular that of Carmenta joraseminis Eichlin reared from seeds of Gustavia superba (Lecythidaceae) in Panama. Larval food plant and distribution data for a complex of similar
species are provided.

KEYWORDS = Carmenta joraseminis, Gustavia superba, Barro Colorado Island, life history, seed-predation, Lecythidaceae

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