Cryptoptila immersana
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Species: | C. immersana
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Cryptoptila immersana, the four eyes or ivy leafroller, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Queensland, New South Wales and Tasmania.
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Larva
The wingspan is about 27 mm for females and 22 mm for males.[2]
The larvae feed on Hedera helix, Kennedia prostrata and Caprifoliaceae, Liliaceae, Oleaceae, Ranunculaceae, Rosaceae, Rutaceae, Salicaceae, Verbenaceae and Zamiaceae species. Furthermore, it is considered a pest on Persea americana.
References[]
- ^ tortricidae.com
- ^ Don Herbison-Evans & Stella Crossley (September 2, 2008). "Cryptoptilla immersana". uts.edu.au. Archived from the original on August 14, 2007. Retrieved 2009-02-02.
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- Moths described in 1863
- Archipini
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