- Source: Oiketicus kirbyi
Oiketicus kirbyi is a moth of the family Psychidae. It is found in lowlands from Argentina to Mexico and on the Caribbean islands.
There is strong sexual dimorphism in the adults. Females are wingless.
The larvae feed on various plants, including Musa, Theobroma cacao, Elaeis guineensis, Bactris gasipaes, Cocos nucifera, Citrus, Tectona grandis, Eucalyptus, Persea americana, Eriobotrya japonica and Terminalia catappa.
External links
Treknature.com: Oiketicus kirbyi
Asd-cr.com: Oiketicus kirbyi species info
Oiketicus kirbyi (Lepidoptera, Psychidae), a key pest in Peruvian orchards of avocado
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Oiketicus kirbyi
- Oiketicus
- List of moths of the United States
- List of moths of Jamaica
- List of Lepidoptera of Puerto Rico
- List of Lepidoptera of Hispaniola
- List of Lepidoptera of Cuba
- List of Lepidoptera of Guadeloupe
- List of Lepidoptera of Honduras
- List of moths of Mexico
