Achyra affinitalis
| 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.
Dorsal view
Ventral view
The wingspan is about 20 mm.[1]
The larvae feed on Helianthus annuus, Medicago sativa, Linum usatissimum, Gossypium hirsutum, Sorghum bicolor and Atriplex species.
References
- ↑ Don Herbison-Evans & Stella Crossley (November 27, 2008). "Achyra affinitalis". uts.edu.au. Archived from the original on 2008-08-02. Retrieved 2009-01-27.