''Antiblemma leucocyma'' is a moth of the family

Noctuidae The Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, cutworms or armyworms, are a family of moths. They are considered the most controversial family in the superfamily Noctuoidea because many of the clades are constantly changing, along with the other f ...

first described by George Hampson in 1926. It is native to Brazil. It has been studied as a potential biological control agent for ''

Miconia calvescens ''Miconia calvescens'', the velvet tree, miconia, or bush currant, is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Mexico and Central and South America and it has become one of the world's most invasive species. M ...

'', an invasive tree considered one of the greatest threats to natural ecosystems of Hawaii and other

Pacific islands Collectively called the Pacific Islands, the islands in the Pacific Ocean are further categorized into three major island groups: Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Depending on the context, the term ''Pacific Islands'' may refer to one of se ...

."Biology, herbivory, and host specificity of ''Antiblemma leucocyma'' (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on ''Miconia calvescens'' DC.(Melastomataceae) in Brazil"
The larvae feed on the leaves of ''

'', making holes of an irregular shape.

References

Catocalinae Moths of South America Moths described in 1926 {{Catocalinae-stub