Ectaga garcia

Ectaga garcia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Depressariidae
Genus:	Ectaga
Species:	E. garcia
Binomial name
	Ectaga garcia; Becker, 1994

Ectaga garcia is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Vitor O. Becker in 1994.^[1] It is found in Minas Gerais, Brazil.^[2] The species was introduced to northern New South Wales to control Lantana camara. However, the species has failed to establish itself in Australia.^[3]

The larvae feed on Lantana camara, and Lantana montevidensis.

References[]

^ "Scientific name search". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum, London.
^ Savela, Markku. "Ectaga garcia Becker, 1994". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
^ Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia

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[1] "Scientific name search". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum, London.

[2] Savela, Markku. "Ectaga garcia Becker, 1994". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 10, 2018.

[3] Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia

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