Achyra affinitalis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Hexapoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Achyra |
Species: | A. affinitalis |
Binomial name | |
Achyra affinitalis Lederer, 1863 |
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The Cotton Web Spinner (Achyra affinitalis) is a moth of the Crambidae family. It is found in Australia and New Zealand.
The wingspan is about 20 mm. [1]
The larvae feed on Helianthus annuus, Medicago sativa, Linum usatissimum, Gossypium hirsutum, Sorghum bicolor and Atriplex species.