Agrioglypta excelsalis
Agrioglypta excelsalis is a moth in the family Crambidae described by Francis Walker in 1866.[1] It is found on Sulawesi, Lifou Island,[2] as well as in Bhutan, Thailand and Australia, where it has been Western Australia, Queensland and northern New South Wales.
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The wingspan is about 20 mm. The forewings are white with a brown pattern. Both the forewings and hindwings have a white margin.
The larvae feed on the leaves of Ficus species, including Ficus coronata, Ficus macrophylla and Ficus opposita. They feed from within a shelter made of leaves joined by silk.[3]
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- Savela, Markku. "Agrioglypta excelsalis (Walker, [1866])". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (1 February 2013). "Agrioglypta excelsalis (Walker, 1866)". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
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