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Calamotropha leptogrammellus

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Calamotropha leptogrammellus

Calamotropha leptogrammellus, the Grass Webworm, is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1879. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

The wingspan is about 15 mm. The forewings are brown with longitudinal stripes and a black dot near the centre. The hindwings are off-white.

The larvae feed on Poaceae species. They live in a shelter made from the leaves of their host plant. The caterpillars feed on

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