Isochorista chaodes explained

Isochorista chaodes is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory. The habitat consists of tall wet eucalypt forests and open forests.[1]

The wingspan is about 13 mm.[2]

The larvae feed on Eucalyptus species, skeletonising the undersides of the dead leaves.

Notes and References

  1. 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
  2. http://www1.ala.org.au/gallery2/v/Tortricidae/tortricinae/archipini-sensu-latu/ISOCHORISTA+chaodes+Meyrick+1910+Bendora+ACT+M.jpg.html CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences - Australian Moths Online