Planotortrix octo explained

Planotortrix octo is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to New Zealand,[1] where it is found in both the North and South islands.[2]

The larvae feed on Ribes, Chaenomeles, Cotoneaster, Crataegus, Cydonia, Eriobotrya, Fragaria, Kerria, Malus, Photinia, Prunus, Pyracantha, Rosa, Rhaphiolepis, Rubus, Boronia, Choysia, Citrus and Phebalium species.[3] It is considered to be a pest species.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Planotortrix octo Dugdale, 1990. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 18 January 2017.
  2. Dugdale. J. S.. 1990-07-01. Reassessment of Ctenopseustis Meyrick and Planotortrix Dugdale with descriptions of two new genera (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). New Zealand Journal of Zoology. 17. 3. 437–465. 10.1080/03014223.1990.10422943. 0301-4223.
  3. Web site: Planotortrix octo Dugdale, 1990 Invertebrate herbivore report. plant-synz.landcareresearch.co.nz. Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research. 2019-05-03.
  4. Web site: Walker. K.. Greenheaded leafroller. www.padil.gov.au. Government of Australia. 18 January 2017.

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