Biology:Epiphyas oresigona

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Short description: Species of moth

Epiphyas oresigona
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Epiphyas
Species:
E. oresigona
Binomial name
Epiphyas oresigona
(Turner, 1939)[1]
Synonyms
  • Tortrix oresigona Turner, 1939

Epiphyas oresigona is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia , where it has been recorded from Tasmania. The habitat consists of alpine heathland.

The wingspan is about 15 mm.[2] There is one generation per year.

The larvae feed on Helichrysum ledifolium and possibly Helichrysum hookeri. Larvae have been recorded from August to mid-January.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13610394 entry