Epiphyas oresigona explained

Epiphyas oresigona 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 alpine heathland.

The wingspan is about 15 mm.[1] There is one generation per year.

The larvae feed on Helichrysum ledifolium and possibly Helichrysum hookeri. Larvae have been recorded from August to mid-January.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences - Australian Moths Online . 2014-07-14 . 2014-07-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140715004831/http://www1.ala.org.au/gallery2/key/Epiphyas?g2_itemId=6841 . 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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