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Cotton Tipworm Moth

Crocidosema plebejana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Tortricidae ›Genus: Crocidosema

About

Crocidosema plebejana is a tortrix moth (family Tortricidae), belonging to tribe Eucosmini of subfamily Olethreutinae. It is found today all over the subtropical and tropical regions of the world and even occurs on many oceanic islands – in Polynesia and on Saint Helena for example – but has probably been accidentally introduced to much of its current range by humans. In addition, it is also found in some cooler regions, e.g. in Europe except in the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cotton Tipworm Moth?
The scientific name of Cotton Tipworm Moth is Crocidosema plebejana.
What kingdom does Cotton Tipworm Moth belong to?
Cotton Tipworm Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Cotton Tipworm Moth belong to?
Cotton Tipworm Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Cotton Tipworm Moth belong to?
Cotton Tipworm Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Cotton Tipworm Moth belong to?
Cotton Tipworm Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Cotton Tipworm Moth belong to?
Cotton Tipworm Moth belongs to the family Tortricidae.
What genus does Cotton Tipworm Moth belong to?
Cotton Tipworm Moth belongs to the genus Crocidosema.