Biology:Ascerodes prochlora

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Short description: Species of moth

Ascerodes prochlora
LEPI Tortricidae Ascerodes prochlora f.png
Female
LEPI Tortricidae Ascerodes prochlora m.png
Male
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A. prochlora
Binomial name
Ascerodes prochlora
Meyrick, 1905[1]
Synonyms
  • Harmologa tritochlora Meyrick, 1912

Ascerodes prochlora is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand.

The larvae feed on Aciphylla species and Senecio lyalli. They bore into the rootstock of their host plant.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13399078 entry