1,347 observations
Lienard's Achaea
Achaea lienardi
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Erebidae ›Genus: Achaea
About
Achaea lienardi is a fruit piercing moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in most countries in tropical Africa from Egypt to South Africa, including the islands of Madagascar, Réunion and Mauritius. The larva may feed on various plants, belonging to the genera Maerua, Pappea, Rhus, Cirtus, Schotia, Sideroxylon, Ptaeroxylon, Acacia, Allophylus, Croton, Pinus, Ricinus or Scutia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Lienard's Achaea is Achaea lienardi.
- Lienard's Achaea belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Lienard's Achaea belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Lienard's Achaea belongs to the class Insecta.
- Lienard's Achaea belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Lienard's Achaea belongs to the family Erebidae.
- Lienard's Achaea belongs to the genus Achaea.