Knapweed Conch

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). The adult moth is bright yellow with areas of brown on its wings.

Agapeta est un genre de lépidoptères (papillons) de la famille des Tortricidae. Liste d'espèces Selon Fauna Europaea (7 mai 2013) : Agapeta angelana (Kennel, 1919) ; Agapeta hamana (Linnaeus, 1758) ; Agapeta largana (Rebel, 1906) ; Agapeta zoegana (Linnaeus, 1767). Notes et références Liens externes (en) Catalogue of Life : Agapeta Hübner, 1822 (consulté le 6 avril 2023).

Agapeta es un género de lepidópteros perteneciente a la subfamilia Tortricinae en la familia Tortricidae. ​ Especies Agapeta angelana (Kennel, 1919) Agapeta hamana (Linnaeus, 1758) Agapeta largana (Rebel, 1906) Agapeta zoegana (Linnaeus, 1767) Referencias Enlaces externos tortricidae.