We are studying the diversity, taxonomy and evolution of the Urticaceae family of nettles. We are developing a family-level phylogeny of the Utricaceae to provide the basis for a new, revised ...

The Ramie moth is laying its eggs on several plants in the Urticaceae or nettles family, such as mamaki and ‘akolea. They also are food sources for the Kamehameha caterpillar and are culturally ...