Biology:Calicotis crucifera
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Short description: Species of moth
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| Species: | C. crucifera
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| Calicotis crucifera Meyrick, 1889
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Calicotis crucifera, the leather-leaf spore-eater, is a moth of the Stathmopodidae family. It is found in New Zealand and Australia .
Description
The mature larva of C. crucifera are approximately 6mm long and are a white colour, plump with a pale brown head.[1] The wings of the adult are grey with dark specks.
Behaviour
The larvae of this species can be observed on the underneath of the fronds of its host species.[1] The larva builds silk tubes disguised with fern spore dust and white frond hair.[1] They feed on the fern spores.[2] Larvae can be seen most months of the year.[1] The adult is on the wing from January to May.[1]
Host plant
The larvae feed on the spores of the fern, Pyrrosia eleagnifolia.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 , pp. 5, Wikidata Q115211440
- ↑ Factsheet: Leather-leaf spore-eater
Wikidata ☰ Q13448581 entry
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