Batrachedra

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Batrachedra is the largest genus in the moth family Batrachedridae, with representatives all over the world. The early stages of most species are unknown.[1] The genus name is derived from the Greek words batrachos, 'frog', and edra, 'seat', referring to the frog-like resting posture of the adult moths.[2][3] As of 2018 at least some 114 species are known to belong to the genus.[4]

Distribution

There are only three species found in Europe.[5] There is an especially high amount of biodiversity in the Indomalayan realm.Template:Fact

Ecology

Of most species little is known about the ecology, but of those of which it is known, the caterpillars across the genus use a large variety of host plants. At least two mine within pine or spruce needles, one is found respectively on Cyperaceae, Juncaceae, Salix and Populus, one is a pest of pineapples, another a pest of Agave, one feeds on the fruit of Smilax china and another on types of palms from Brazil.[4][6]

Species

The genus contains the following species:[7]

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Selected former species

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