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Nomophila corticalis

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Nomophila corticalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Nomophila
Species:
N. corticalis
Binomial name
Nomophila corticalis
(Walker, 1869)[1]
Synonyms
  • Stenopteryx corticalis Walker, 1869
  • Nomophila australica Munroe, 1973

Nomophila corticalis is a moth of the family Crambidae. It is known from Christmas Island and most of Australia, including the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria.

The wingspan is about 20 mm.[1]

The larvae have been reared on leaves of Fabaceae, Asteraceae and Polygonaceae species.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Australian Faunal Directory". Environment.gov.au. Retrieved 2011-10-18.