Margarosticha sphenotis
Margarosticha sphenotis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1887. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory.[2]
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The wings are orange with blue, grey and white markings.[3]
References
- Nuss, Matthias; Landry, Bernard; Vegliante, Francesca; Tränkner, Andreas; Mally, Richard; Hayden, James; Bauer, Franziska; Segerer, Andreas; Li, Houhun; Schouten, Rob; Solis, M. Alma; Trofimova, Tatiana; De Prins, Jurate & Speidel, Wolfgang (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- A Guide to Australian Moths
- Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (15 February 2011). "Margarosticha sphenotis Meyrick, 1887". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
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