Theila siennata
Theila siennata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Theila |
Species: | T. siennata |
Binomial name | |
Theila siennata (Warren, 1896) | |
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Theila siennata is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Warren in 1896. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.[1] The species has been suggested as a biological control agent in the United States.
The forewings are white with brown markings and orange margins. The hindwings are white with a broad orange margin, with some black dots and white patches.
The larvae feed on the leaves of Hydrilla species.[2]
References
- ↑ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ↑ Caterpillars (and Butterflies and Moths) of Australia
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