Euclasta maceratalis

(Euclasta maceratalis)

Description

Euclasta maceratalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Lederer in 1863. It is found in northern Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland. 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.

Taxonomic tree:

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