Carposina_bullata

<i>Carposina bullata</i>

Carposina bullata

Species of moth

Carposina bullata is a moth of the Carposinidae family.[1] It is native to Trinidad and Tobago, but has been introduced to Hawaii as biological control agent of the weed Clidemia hirta.[2]

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The larvae feed on the fruit and flowers of Clidemia hirta.

References

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  1. [1]
    "Classical biological control of Clidemia hirta (Melastomataceae) in Hawaii using multiple strategies" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-12-19.
  2. [2]
    Review and status of biological control of Clidemia in Hawaii


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