Notarcha quaternalis explained

Notarcha quaternalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It can be found throughout Sub-Saharan Africa including many islands of the Indian Ocean.[1] [2]

This moth is yellow/white with some black spots at the foreside of the forewings. Its wingspan is around 18mm. The larvae are dark green with a dark brown/black head.Hostplants of this species are Malvaceae (Sida sp., Sida carpinifolia)[3]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.africanmoths.com/pages/CRAMBIDAE/SPILOMELINAE/notarcha%20quaternalis.html Africanmoths
  2. http://www.afromoths.net/species_by_code/NOTAQUAT afromoths.net
  3. Matiré&Rochat, 2008, Les Papillons de la Réunion - ISBN BIOTOPE 978-2-914817-07-3, Page 254