Megalorhipida leucodactyla (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Pterophoridae): first distribution record from Chile and new host plant record

ABSTRACT

The presence of Megalorhipida leucodactyla (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Pterophoridae) in Chile is reported for the first time from the Azapa valley, northern Chile. In this locality, some immature stages of M. leucodactyla were found to be associated with Tessaria absinthioides (Hook. & Arn.) DC., Asteraceae, a new host plant record at the species, genus and family level for M. leucodactyla.

RESUMEN

Se reporta por primera vez la presencia de Megalorhipida leucodactyla (Fabricius) desde el valle de Azapa, norte de Chile. En esta localidad, los estados inmaduros de M. leucodactyla se asocian a Tessaria absinthioides (Hook. & Arn.) DC., Asteraceae, un nuevo registro de planta hospedera para M. leucodactyla, al nivel de especie, género y familia.