Arotrophora canthelias explained

Arotrophora canthelias is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales and Victoria.

The wingspan is about 16.5 mm for males and 20 mm for females.[1]

The larvae have been recorded feeding on Banksia spinulosa.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences - Australian Moths Online . 2014-08-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140808054755/http://www1.ala.org.au/gallery2/v/Tortricidae/tortricinae/cnephasiini-sensu-latu/AROTROPHORA+canthelias+Meyrick+1910+Braidwood+NSW+F.jpg.html . 2014-08-08 . dead .
  2. The Effect of Nutrients and Inflorescence Damage by Insects on Fruit-Set by Banksia spinulosa . 4218985 . Dugal Wallace . D. . O'Dowd . Dennis J. . Oecologia . 1989 . 79 . 4 . 482–488 . 10.1007/BF00378665 . 28313482 . 1989Oecol..79..482D .

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