Hyalobathra unicolor
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Hyalobathra unicolor, the cotton web spinner, is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by William Warren in 1895. It is found in coastal north-eastern Australia, including Queensland.[1]
The wingspan is about 20 mm. The forewings are fawn with faint dark zigzag lines and narrow black margins.
They live in groups in a silken shelter, made amongst the leaves of the host plant. The larvae have a brown body and a brown head with rusty markings. It grows to a length of about 20 mm. Pupation takes place in the shelter.[2]
References
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- ^ "Hyalobathra unicolor (Warren, 1895) Cotton Web Spinner". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
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