Durrantia

Busck, 1908

Species Guides

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Durrantia is a of small in the Peleopodidae (formerly Depressariidae). The genus contains at least six described distributed across the Neotropics. Durrantia arcanella has been studied extensively as an agricultural pest of oil palm in Colombia, where its , , and have been documented under laboratory and field conditions.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Durrantia: /dʊˈrænʃiə/

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Distribution

Neotropical region. Durrantia arcanella has been recorded in Colombia (departments of Cesar), Venezuela, Mexico, Honduras, Rica, Panama, and Ecuador.

Human Relevance

Durrantia arcanella is a recurring defoliating pest of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) in Colombia. Larvae consume leaf blade tissue and create entry points for phytopathogenic fungi, contributing to leaf blight caused by Pestalotiopsis.

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