Cryptoblabes hemigypsa
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Cryptoblabes hemigypsa is a species of snout moth in the genus Cryptoblabes. It was described by Turner in 1913, and is known from Australia.[1]
Adults are grey with three wavy dark stripes near the tip of forewing which join to form "V" shaped marks.[2]
The larvae feed on Macadamia integrifolia and Grevillea species. They initially feed inside the flower buds, and are considered to be a pest. Later, they feed on the outside of the buds and flowers. Pupation takes place in a silken cocoon amongst leaf litter.
References
- ^ a b "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2011-09-29.
- ^ "Australian Insects". Archived from the original on 2013-05-09. Retrieved 2011-11-11.