Marmara gulosa
- Pronunciation
- /MAR-mar-guh-LOH-suh/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Marmara gulosa
- Plural
- Marmara gulosa
Definition
A species of moth in the family Gracillariidae, primarily found in North America.
Etymology
From the Latin 'Marmara', possibly referring to its marble-like markings, and 'gulosa', meaning 'greedy'.
Example
The Marmara gulosa larvae are known for mining the leaves of their host plants.
Related Terms
- Leaf miner
- Gracillariidae
- North America
Usage Notes
Marmara gulosa larvae are leaf miners that affect citrus plants and other crops, thereby being of economic importance.