410 observations
Fig tree moth
Naroma varipes
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Erebidae ›Genus: Naroma
About
The Fig tree moth (Naroma varipes) is a species of moth in the family Lymantriidae, that is native to tropical and southern Africa. Its larval food plants include the fig species F. thonningii, F. sur and F. natalensis. They have white hind-wings and creamy white fore-wings, that are marked with a row of dark dots.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Fig tree moth is Naroma varipes.
- Fig tree moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Fig tree moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Fig tree moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Fig tree moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Fig tree moth belongs to the family Erebidae.
- Fig tree moth belongs to the genus Naroma.