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Theila siennata

Wikipedia Abstract

Theila siennata is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Warren in 1896. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland. The species has been suggested as a biological control agent in the United States. The forewings are white with brown markings and orange margins. The hindwings are white with a broad orange margin, with some black dots and white patches. The larvae feed on the leaves of Hydrilla species.
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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0