Antiblemma leucocyma
| Antiblemma leucocyma | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Genus: | Antiblemma |
| Species: | A. leucocyma |
| Binomial name | |
| Antiblemma leucocyma Hampson, 1926 | |
Antiblemma leucocyma is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is native to Brazil. It has been studied as a potential biological control agent for Miconia calvescens, an invasive tree considered one of the greatest threats to natural ecosystems of Hawaii and other Pacific islands.
The larvae feed on the leaves of Miconia calvescens, making holes of an irregular shape.
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