Biology:Faveria tritalis
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Short description: Species of moth
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pyralidae |
| Genus: | Faveria |
| Species: | F. tritalis
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| Faveria tritalis (Walker, 1863)[1]
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Faveria tritalis is a moth of the family Pyralidae. It is known from Australia , including Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Victoria.
The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults have forewings with a fawn pattern.[2]
The larvae feed on various grasses, including Cynodon dactylon. They live in a silken shelter with incorporated leaves of the food plant.
References
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- ↑ "Australian Faunal Directory". Environment.gov.au. http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/abrs/online-resources/fauna/afd/taxa/5d875426-84ad-4792-886d-928899b0ad29. Retrieved 2011-10-07.
- ↑ "lepidoptera.butterflyhouse". lepidoptera.butterflyhouse. 2010-06-24. http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/pyra/tritalis.html. Retrieved 2011-10-07.
Wikidata ☰ Q3014374 entry
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