A new case constructing adelid moth from Chile (Lepidoptera)
Rev. bras. entomol
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55(4): 560-564, out.-dez. 2011. ilus, tab
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in English
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ABSTRACT
A new case constructing adelid moth from Chile (Lepidoptera). The adult and larva of Ceromitia tubulifolia sp. nov. are described and illustrated. The larvae seem to be associated with sclerophyllous forest of central Chile. The larvae make a protective case from of a piece of leaf. The name phylloikos is proposed for this form of larval case. A review of the morphology and bionomics of this species are provided.
RESUMO
Uma nova mariposa Adelidae (Lepidoptera) construtora de casulo do Chile. O adulto e a larva de Ceromitia tubulifolia sp. nov. são descritos e ilustrados. As larvas parecem estar associadas à mata esclerófila do Chile central. A larva utiliza um pedaço de folha para construir uma estrutura protetora denominada phylloikos. Comentários sobre aspectos morfológicos e bionômicos da espécie são apresentados.
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South America
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Chile
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. bras. entomol
Journal subject:
Biology
Year:
2011
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Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad de Concepción/CL
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