Mompha trithalama
| Mompha trithalama | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Momphidae |
| Genus: | Mompha |
| Species: | M. trithalama
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| Binomial name | |
| Mompha trithalama Meyrick, 1927
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Mompha trithalama is a moth of the family Momphidae. It is native to Brazil, Peru and Trinidad, but was introduced to Hawaii for biological control of Clidemia hirta.
The larvae feed on Melastomataceae species, including Clidemia hirta. They feed internally on both flowers and berries. When flowers are attacked, no seeds are formed.
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Categories:
- Momphidae
- Moths of Central America
- Moths of South America
- Lepidoptera used as pest control agents
- Gelechioidea stubs