Margarosticha euprepialis
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Kingdom: | Animalia
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Phylum: | Arthropoda
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Class: | Insecta
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Species: | M. euprepialis
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Binomial name | |
Margarosticha euprepialis Hampson, 1917
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Margarosticha euprepialis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1917. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland,[1] Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
The wingspan is about 20 mm. The forewings have a pattern of orange with white markings outlined in dark brown. The hindwings have a large area of black speckles, as well as black spots on the edges.[2]
References[]
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (22 January 2011). "Margarosticha euprepialis Hampson, 1917". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
Categories:
- Acentropinae
- Moths described in 1917
- Acentropinae stubs