Agassiziella angulipennis

(Agassiziella angulipennis)

Description

Agassiziella angulipennis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It is found in India, where it was described from the Nilgiri district. It is also native to Sri Lanka. The species is naturalised in aquatic nurseries in Great Britain, where it was accidentally introduced. The wingspan is 14–17 mm. The larvae feed on various water plants and live underwater.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Crambidae
Genus:Agassiziella
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