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.

Margarosticha repetitalis
Scientific classification
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

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
  1. "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia
  3. BugWood


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