Planotortrix flammea
Planotortrix flammea | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Tortricidae |
Genus: | Planotortrix |
Species: | P. flammea |
Binomial name | |
Planotortrix flammea (Salmon, 1956)[1] | |
Synonyms | |
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Planotortrix flammea is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in New Zealand.
The colour pattern of the adults is purple-brown or orange-brown. The hindwings are whitish ochreous with a distinct purple or orange fringe.
The larvae feed on Leonohebe odora, Hebe salicifolia, Hebe stricta and Hebe subalpina.[2]
References
- ↑ tortricidae.com
- ↑ J.S. 1990: Reassessment of Ctenopseustis Meyrick and Planotortrix Dugdale with descriptions of two new genera (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). New Zealand journal of zoology, 17(3): 437-465.
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