Theila siennata is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Warren in 1896. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.[1] The species has been suggested as a biological control agent in the United States.
| Theila siennata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Theila |
| Species: | T. siennata |
| Binomial name | |
| Theila siennata (Warren, 1896) | |
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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.[2]
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