Merophyas immersana
| Merophyas immersana | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Merophyas |
| Species: | M. immersana |
| Binomial name | |
| Merophyas immersana (Walker, 1863)[1] | |
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Merophyas immersana is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. 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.[2]
The wingspan is about 14 mm.[3]
The larvae feed on Trifolium (including Trifolium repens), Lupinus and Malva species.
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