China moth

[Roger C. KENDRICK]

Could you be thinking of the China-mark species (there are several) of
Nymphulinae (Family Pyralidae), whose larvae are aquatic? A clue as to
where your water lilies are may help, but there have been species from this
subfamily transported (inadvertantly) by horticultural suppliers right
around the world, so without further information about your species'
patterning, size, etc. it's difficult to be more precise.

regards,

Roger.

Don Barry wrote:

> Who can tell me anything about the "China moth" a pest on water lilies?
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The University of Hong Kong
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