Biology:Margarosticha repetitalis

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Short description: Species of moth

Margarosticha repetitalis
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Margarosticha
Species:
M. repetitalis
Binomial name
Margarosticha repetitalis
(Warren, 1896)
Synonyms
  • Cataclysta repetitalis Warren, 1896
  • Strepsinoma repetitalis

Margarosticha repetitalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was first described by Warren in 1896.[1]

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

Wikidata ☰ Q18114121 entry