Margarosticha repetitalis
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.
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The wingspan is about 30 mm. The wings are orange with brown and buff markings. There is a series of black spots on the hindwing margin.
The larvae feed on Hydrilla verticillata.[2] They feed on the leaves of their host plant, defoliating the stems.[3]
References
- "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia
- BugWood
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