Glyphodes onychinalis
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Species: | G. onychinalis
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Glyphodes onychinalis (Guenée, 1854)
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Glyphodes onychinalis is a moth of the family Crambidae. It is native to the Afro-Asian Region, including India, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Australia (the Northern Territory and Queensland) and New Zealand, and has been recorded in California since 2000.[1]
The wingspan is about 15 mm (0.59 in).[2] Adults have a striking brown and white pattern.[3]
The larvae have been recorded feeding on jasmine, Nerium oleander, Gomphocarpus fruticosus and probably also feed on other plants.
References[]
- ^ "Bug Guide". Bug Guide. 2009-01-09. Retrieved 2011-10-17.
- ^ "Japanese Moths". Jpmoth.org. Retrieved 2011-10-17.
- ^ "Australian Insects". Lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au. 2011-02-25. Archived from the original on 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2011-10-17.
Categories:
- Moths described in 1854
- Glyphodes
- Moths of Japan
- Insects of West Africa
- Moths of Africa
- Moths of New Zealand
- Glyphodes stubs