Merophyas immersana explained

Merophyas immersana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. The habitat consists of open areas, including pastures.^[1]

The wingspan is about 14 mm.^[2]

The larvae feed on Trifolium (including Trifolium repens), Lupinus and Malva species.

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-strictu/MEROPHYAS+immersana+Walker+1863+Coraki+NSW+M.jpg.html CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences - Australian Moths Online