Mapsidius iridescens
Mapsidius iridescens is a moth of the family Scythrididae.[1] It was first described by Lord Walsingham in 1907. It is endemic to the Hawaiian island of Kauai, and is notable for the somewhat iridescent coloration of its forewings.
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In its larval stage, the species feeds on the leaves of Charpentiera species.
References
- Savela, Markku. "Mapsidius iridescens Walsingham, 1907". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
External links
- Zimmerman, Elwood C. (1978). Insects of Hawaii. 9 Microlepidoptera. The University Press of Hawaii, Honolulu. hdl:10125/7338.
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