Euclasta gigantalis
# Euclasta gigantalis

Euclasta gigantalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. The female has a wingspan of 45mm.

## Distribution

It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, La Réunion and Madagascar.

In 1988 this moth was also released in Australia for biological control of Cryptostegia grandiflora.

## Biology

The larvae feed on Camptocarpus mauritianus, Cryptostegia grandiflora, Cryptostegia madagascariensis (Apocynaceae) and Clerodendrum heterophyllum (Lamiaceae).

