Theila siennata

Theila siennata is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Warren in 1896. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.[1] The species has been suggested as a biological control agent in the United States.

Theila siennata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Theila
Species:
T. siennata
Binomial name
Theila siennata
(Warren, 1896)
Synonyms
  • Oligostigma siennata Warren, 1896
  • Aulacodes siennata

The forewings are white with brown markings and orange margins. The hindwings are white with a broad orange margin, with some black dots and white patches.

The larvae feed on the leaves of Hydrilla species.[2]

References
  1. "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. Caterpillars (and Butterflies and Moths) of Australia


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