Brenthia hibiscusae
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Brenthia hibiscusae Heppner, 1985
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Brenthia hibiscusae is a moth of the family Choreutidae. It is known from Cuba, Puerto Rico and Venezuela.[1]
The length of the forewings is about 3.6 mm for males and 3.8-4.1 for females. It has a prominent white spot in the black terminal field of the forewing.
The larvae feed on Hibiscus sabdariffa.
References
- ^ "West Indies Brenthia (Lepidoptera: Choreutidae)". Retrieved 2011-12-19.