Biology:Orthaga seminivea

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Short description: Species of moth

Orthaga seminivea
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O. seminivea
Binomial name
Orthaga seminivea
(Warren, 1895)
Synonyms
  • Stericta seminivea Warren, 1895
  • Stericta chionopa Lower, 1896

Orthaga seminivea is a species of snout moth in the genus Orthaga. It is found in Australia .[2]

The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults are white with a dark brown pattern.

The larvae feed on Glochidion ferdinandi. They live in a shelter of leaves joined by silk.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q7104369 entry