Cardamyla carinentalis
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| Species: | C. carinentalis
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| Cardamyla carinentalis Walker, 1859[1]
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Cardamyla carinentalis is a species of snout moth in the genus Cardamyla. It was described by Walker in 1859, and is known from the northern half of Australia,[1] including Queensland and New South Wales.
The wingspan is about 40 mm. The forewings are black and white, while the hindwings are orange with a black margin and a black spot.
The larvae feed on Pennantia cunninghamii. They feed at night. During the day it hides in a shelter of leaves joined with silk. The larvae are red with black markings. Pupation takes place in the silken shelter.[2]
References
- ^ a b "World Pyraloidea Database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2011-09-29.
- ^ Australian Insects