Arotrophora euides explained

Arotrophora euides is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Tasmania. The habitat consists of subalpine open woodland at altitudes between 860 and 950 meters.

The wingspan is about 23 mm.[1]

The larvae feed on Lomatia polymorpha. They tie the leaves of their host plant.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences - Australian Moths Online . 2014-08-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140808054345/http://www1.ala.org.au/gallery2/v/Tortricidae/tortricinae/cnephasiini-sensu-latu/AROTROPHORA+euides+Turner+1927+Mt+Wellington+Tas+HOLOTYPE+M.jpg.html . 2014-08-08 . dead .
  2. http://eprints.utas.edu.au/13731/1/1992_McQuillan_A_Checklist_rst.pdf A Checklist of the Tasmanian Tortricid moths (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and their Host-Plant relationships

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