Ategumia
Amsel, 1956
Species Guides
1- Ategumia ebulealis(Clidemia Leafroller)
Ategumia is a of in the Spilomelinae ( Crambidae). The genus was established by Amsel in 1956 and contains approximately 11 described . Most species occur in the Americas, with three species (A. adipalis, A. fatualis, and A. geographicalis) distributed in the Indomalayan and Australasian realms. Several species have been used in programs targeting Melastomataceae plants.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
The majority of are distributed in the Americas. Three species occur in the Indomalayan and Australasian realms: Ategumia adipalis, A. fatualis, and A. geographicalis.
Diet
Caterpillars are herbivores. Known plants are all in the Melastomataceae: Melastoma malabathricum, M. decemfidum (as "deficidum"), Miconia crenata, and M. umbellata.
Host Associations
- Melastoma malabathricum - larval hostplant
- Melastoma decemfidum - larval hostplantcited as "M. deficidum" in original source, likely misspelling
- Miconia crenata - larval hostplant
- Miconia umbellata - larval hostplant
Ecological Role
Several (A. adipalis, A. ebulealis, and A. fatualis) were introduced to Hawaii as agents to manage Melastomataceae plants.
Human Relevance
Used in biological pest control programs in Hawaii to control Melastomataceae .
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Amsel in 1956. The type is Ategumia matutinalis (Guenée, 1854).