Tanaoctena dubia explained

Tanaoctena dubia, the Karamu shoot borer or Coprosma shoot borer moth, is a moth in the family Galacticidae. It was described by Philpott in 1931. It is found in New Zealand.

The wingspan is about 18 mm. The forewings are dull brownish. The hindwings are fuscous grey.[1]

The larvae feed on Coprosma species. They mine the leaves of their host plant, but also bore into the growing shoot tips, causing these shoots to wilt.

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Notes and References

  1. Philpott . Alfred . Alfred Philpott . May 23, 1931 . Notes and Descriptions of New Zealand Lepidoptera . . 62 . 34.