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Lantana Defoliator

Hypena laceratalis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Erebidae ›Genus: Hypena

About

The Lantana Defoliator (Hypena laceratalis) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is native to Africa (where it is known from Kenya, Socotra, Madagascar, Mascarenes) to Yemen and India, but was deliberately introduced to Australia (where it now known from northern Queensland to Kempsey in New South Wales) via Hawaii in 1965 to control the weed Lantana camara.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lantana Defoliator?
The scientific name of Lantana Defoliator is Hypena laceratalis.
What kingdom does Lantana Defoliator belong to?
Lantana Defoliator belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Lantana Defoliator belong to?
Lantana Defoliator belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Lantana Defoliator belong to?
Lantana Defoliator belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Lantana Defoliator belong to?
Lantana Defoliator belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Lantana Defoliator belong to?
Lantana Defoliator belongs to the family Erebidae.
What genus does Lantana Defoliator belong to?
Lantana Defoliator belongs to the genus Hypena.