Homona magnanima explained

Homona magnanima, the Oriental tea tortrix moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Japan, Taiwan, China and Vietnam.[1]

The wingspan is 19–28 mm for males and 26–37 mm for females.[2]

The larvae feed on Arachis, Camellia sinensis, Chrysanthemum indicum, Citrus, Diospyros kaki, Eurya, Glycine, Lithocarpus edulis, Malus domestica, Nandina domestica, Paeonia, Paulownia tomentosa, Podocarpus, Prunus (including Prunus avium), Pyrus, Rhododendron, Rosa and Solanum melongena.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Razowski. Józef. Polish Journal of Entomology. 77. 3. 30 September 2008. 233–243. Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Vietnam in the collection of the Berlin Museum. 4. Choristoneura, Homona and Meridemis . 2023-02-03.
  2. http://www.jpmoth.org/Tortricidae/Tortricinae/Homona_magnanima.html Japanese Moths
  3. http://www.plantwise.org/KnowledgeBank/Datasheet.aspx?dsid=27584 Plantwise Knowledge Bank