Margarosticha repetitalis (Warren, 1896)
 (previously known as : Cataclysta repetitalis )
NYMPHULINAE   ,    CRAMBIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

Margarosticha repetitalis
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

This caterpillar feeds on various aquatic plants, including:

  • Water Thyme ( Hydrilla verticillata, HYDROCHARITACEAE )

    The adult moth is orange, with brown and buff markings. The hindwings have a marginal arc of black spots. The wingspan is up to 3 cms.

    Margarosticha repetitalis
    (Photo: courtesy of David Knowles, Western Australia)

    The species has been found in :

  • Queensland, and
  • Western Australia.

    The species has been suggested as a control agent in USA for Esthwaite Waterweed, which is pest in waterways there.

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    (updated 7 September 2010)