Callimorpha Jacobeae (Noun)
Meaning
Large red-and-black European moth; larvae feed on leaves of ragwort; introduced into United States to control ragwort.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Callimorpha jacobeae, a large red-and-black European moth, has been used as a biological control agent to manage ragwort populations.
- Scientists have introduced the Callimorpha jacobeae into the United States as part of a ragwort control program.
- In its native habitat, the Callimorpha jacobeae can be found feeding on the leaves of ragwort plants.
- Researchers have studied the Callimorpha jacobeae to understand its effectiveness in controlling ragwort populations.
- The Callimorpha jacobeae is an example of a beneficial insect that has been introduced to a new region to manage an invasive weed species.