Semutophila
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Semutophila is a genus of moth
s belonging to the subfamily Olethreutinae
of the family Tortricidae
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Moth
A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly, both being of the order Lepidoptera. Moths form the majority of this order; there are thought to be 150,000 to 250,000 different species of moth , with thousands of species yet to be described...
s belonging to the subfamily Olethreutinae
Olethreutinae
Olethreutinae is a subfamily of moth in the family Tortricidae.-Genera incertae sedis:This tortricine genus has not been assigned to a tribe yet:...
of the family Tortricidae
Tortricidae
Tortricidae is a family of moths, commonly known as tortrix moths, in the order Lepidoptera. Tortricidae is a large family with over 9,400 species described, and is the sole member of the superfamily Tortricoidea. Many of these are economically important pests. Olethreutidae is a junior synonym...
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Species
- Semutophila saccharopaSemutophila saccharopaSemutophila saccharopa is a moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Thailand and Malaysia.The larvae live in silken shelters fixed to the leaves of bamboo. In response to mechanical stimuli from ants, they discharge an anal liquid that contains sugar and amino acids which is used as a food...
Tuck, in Maschwitz, Dumpert & Tuck, 1986 - Semutophila susurra Tuck, in Maschwitz, Dumpert & Tuck, 1986