Biology:Syllomatia pirastis

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Short description: Species of moth

Syllomatia pirastis
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S. pirastis
Binomial name
Syllomatia pirastis
(Meyrick, 1910)[1]
Synonyms
  • Arotrophora pirastis Meyrick, 1910
  • Arotrophora castanea Meyrick, 1910
  • Arotrophora pantoeodes Turner, 1939

Syllomatia pirastis is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia , where it has been recorded from South Australia and Tasmania. The habitat consists of open forests.

The wingspan is about 18 mm.[2]

The larvae feed on Lomatia tinctoria. They tie the terminal leaves of their host plant, forming a frass-packed shelter.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q14426936 entry