Labdia semicoccinea

(Labdia semicoccinea)

Description

Labdia semicoccinea is a moth of the family Cosmopterigidae. It is found in Japan, Taiwan, Java, India, China and the Caucasus. It is an introduced species in parts of Europe. The wingspan is 12–15 mm. The larvae feed on Cajanus indicus, Polyscias, Zamis and Prunus donarium. They live in the stems of their host plant.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Cosmopterigidae
Genus:Labdia
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