Ericodesma scruposa explained

Ericodesma scruposa, also known as the Gleichenia ugly nestmaker, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand.

Description

The larva is colour green with a dark head and is between 5 and 8 mm long when mature. The adults of this species have a wingspan is about 21 mm. The forewings are white with bronzy-brown markings. The hindwings are fuscous grey.[1]

Behaviour

The larva live inside silken webbing around an opening tips of Gleichenia dicarpa.

Host

The larval host of this species is Gleichenia dicarpa.

Notes and References

  1. http://rsnz.natlib.govt.nz/volume/rsnz_55/rsnz_55_00_002100.html Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand 1868-1961; Volume 55, 1924