Margarosticha sphenotis

Margarosticha sphenotis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Margarosticha
Species: M. sphenotis
Binomial name
Margarosticha sphenotis
Meyrick, 1887

Margarosticha sphenotis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1887. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory.[2]

The wings are orange with blue, grey and white markings.[3]

References

  1. "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. A Guide to Australian Moths
  3. Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia


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