Euclasta maceratalis
Euclasta maceratalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Lederer in 1863. It is found in northern Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Queensland.
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| Euclasta maceratalis Lederer, 1863 | |
The wingspan is about 30 mm. The forewings are brown with a broad white stripe from the base to the termen, containing two black dots. The hindwings are silky white with a brown margin and costa.
The larvae feed on Gymnanthera nitida and Gymnanthera oblonga.[2]
References
- "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia
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