Euclasta maceratalis
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Euclasta maceratalis Lederer, 1863
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Euclasta maceratalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Lederer in 1863. It is found in northern Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Queensland.
The wingspan is about 30 mm. The forewings are brown with a broad white stripe from the base to the termen, containing two black dots. The hindwings are silky white with a brown margin and costa.
The larvae feed on Gymnanthera nitida and Gymnanthera oblonga.[2]
References
- ^ "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia