Glyphodes margaritaria

(Glyphodes margaritaria)

Description

Glyphodes margaritaria is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Carl Alexander Clerck in 1764. It is found in Indonesia (Ambon Island), New Guinea and northern Australia, including Queensland. The wingspan is about 30 mm. There is a pattern of white, red and dark brown on the wings.

Taxonomic tree:

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