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Aphytoceros lucusalis

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Aphytoceros lucusalis
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A. lucusalis
Binomial name
Aphytoceros lucusalis
(Walker, 1859)
Synonyms
  • Botys lucusalis Walker, 1859
  • Botys histrionalis Lederer, 1863
  • Aphytoceros lucalis Munroe, 1968

Aphytoceros lucusalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Walker in 1859.[1] It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded Queensland and New South Wales.

The wingspan is about 40 mm. This wings are transparent with a brown pattern.

The larvae possibly feed on Ficus species.[2]

References

  1. ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia