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Knapweed Root Moth

Agapeta zoegana

Taxonomy

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

About

Agapeta zoegana is a species of moth known as the sulphur knapweed moth and the yellow-winged knapweed root moth. It is used as an agent of biological pest control against noxious knapweeds, particularly spotted knapweed (Centaurea maculosa) and diffuse knapweed (Centaurea diffusa).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Knapweed Root Moth?
The scientific name of Knapweed Root Moth is Agapeta zoegana.
What kingdom does Knapweed Root Moth belong to?
Knapweed Root Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Knapweed Root Moth belong to?
Knapweed Root Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Knapweed Root Moth belong to?
Knapweed Root Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Knapweed Root Moth belong to?
Knapweed Root Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Knapweed Root Moth belong to?
Knapweed Root Moth belongs to the family Tortricidae.
What genus does Knapweed Root Moth belong to?
Knapweed Root Moth belongs to the genus Agapeta.