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Common NameNone
Scientific NameMargarosticha sphenotis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsorange, white, brown, black
HabitatAquatic or semi-aquatic environments, near freshwater bodies
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host Plantsaquatic plants, algae, submerged macrophytes
Flight PeriodThroughout warmer months
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically aquatic or semi-aquatic, feeding on submerged vegetation, and undergo complete metamorphosis.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive orange, white, and brown banding on the forewings, and the prominent black spots on the orange margin of the hindwings.
Description
A small moth with forewings patterned with intricate orange, white, and brown bands, and hindwings featuring a prominent orange patch with black spots along the termen.
