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Species Hofmannophila pseudospretella (Stainton, 1849)

Distribution

Extra Distribution Information

Cosmopolitan, has spread with European settlers to most parts of the world.

Introduced from Europe.


Ecological Descriptors

Larva in silken galleries, scavengers of dried animal and plant material. Larval foods: numerous dried commercial products ranging from dried fruits to corks and furs to bird guano.

 

History of changes

Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
Published As part of group Action Date Action Type Compiler(s)
08-Mar-2012 MODIFIED