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Grass Moth(parotis marginata)
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Parotis marginata is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is known from south-east Asia.They are a deep green, with a crenulated brown line around the edges of each wing.Crambidae comprises the grass moth family of lepidopterans. They take up closely folded postures on leaves and grass where they are inconspicuous.
Young larvae feed on the flesh of the leaves leaving a skeleton of veins. Later instars have been found feeding on the bark. They are pale green with several raised black lumps on each segment, and a pale brown head. They live in a shelter created from curled or joined leaves held with silk. Pupation takes place in this shelter.