Cryptoptila immersana explained

Cryptoptila immersana, the four eyes or ivy leafroller, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Queensland, New South Wales and Tasmania.

The wingspan is about 27 mm for females and 22 mm for males.[1]

The larvae feed on Hedera helix, Kennedia prostrata and Caprifoliaceae, Liliaceae, Oleaceae, Ranunculaceae, Rosaceae, Rutaceae, Salicaceae, Verbenaceae and Zamiaceae species. Furthermore, it is considered a pest on Persea americana.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cryptoptilla immersana. https://archive.today/20070814223648/http://www-staff.socs.uts.edu.au/~don/larvae/tort/immers.html. dead. August 14, 2007. Don Herbison-Evans & Stella Crossley. uts.edu.au. September 2, 2008. 2009-02-02.