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A new species of Mompha Hubner (Lepidoptera : Coleophoridae : Momphinae) from buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis L.) with descriptions of the early stages
Author(s): D. L. Wagner, D. Adamski and R. L. Brown
Month: Jan
Year: 2004
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington
Journal Link: http://entsocwash.org/default.asp?Action=Show_Proceedings
Volume: 106
Issue: 1
Pages: 1-18
Article Topic(s): Disturbance
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Cephalanthus occidentalis (Common buttonbush),
Abstract
Describes a new moth species, Mompha solomoni, that uses Cephelanthus occidentalis as a host plant. The moth species appears to be related to Mompha cephalonthiella, which also feeds on C. occidentalis. The article includes life history information for both moth species.Suggested Citation
D. L. Wagner, D. Adamski and R. L. Brown. "A new species of Mompha Hubner (Lepidoptera : Coleophoridae : Momphinae) from buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis L.) with descriptions of the early stages." Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington 106.1 (2004): 1-18.Go back