Hellula hydralis
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Hellula hydralis Guenée, 1854
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Hellula hydralis, the cabbage centre grub, is a moth of the family Crambidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854 and is found throughout Australia.
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Dorsal view
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Ventral view
The wingspan is about 20 mm.[1]
The larvae feed on Brassica oleracea and Brassica napus.
References[]
- ^ Don Herbison-Evans & Stella Crossley (February 6, 2008). "Hellula hydralis". uts.edu.au. Archived from the original on July 27, 2008. Retrieved February 10, 2009.
Categories:
- Glaphyriini
- Moths of New Zealand
- Moths described in 1854
- Glaphyriinae stubs