Cardamyla carinentalis
Cardamyla carinentalis is a species of snout moth in the genus Cardamyla. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859, and is known from the northern half of Australia,[1] including Queensland and New South Wales.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pyralidae |
| Genus: | Cardamyla |
| Species: | C. carinentalis |
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| Cardamyla carinentalis | |
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
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2011). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2011-09-29.
- "Australian Insects". Archived from the original on 2012-10-11. Retrieved 2011-11-10.
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