Margarosticha euprepialis

(Margarosticha euprepialis)

Description

Margarosticha euprepialis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1917. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. The wingspan is about 20 mm. The forewings have a pattern of orange with white markings outlined in dark brown. The hindwings have a large area of black speckles, as well as black spots on the edges.

Taxonomic tree:

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