Margarosticha repetitalis
Margarosticha repetitalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was first described by Warren in 1896.[1]
| Margarosticha repetitalis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Margarosticha |
| Species: | M. repetitalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Margarosticha repetitalis (Warren, 1896) | |
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Distribution
It is found in Australia, where its distribution has been recorded as spanning from Queensland and Western Australia.
Appearance
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
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