Margarosticha repetitalis
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| Species: | M. repetitalis
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| Margarosticha repetitalis (Warren, 1896)
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Margarosticha repetitalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Warren in 1896.[1] It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland and Western Australia.
The wingspan is about 30 mm. The wings are orange with brown and buff markings. There is a series of black spots on the hind wing margin.
The larvae feed on Hydrilla verticillata.[2] They feed on the leaves of their host plant, defoliating the stems to an extent.[3]
References[]
- ^ "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia
- ^ BugWood
Categories:
- Acentropinae
- Moths described in 1896
- Acentropinae stubs