Biology:Meritastis lythrodana

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Short description: Species of moth

Meritastis lythrodana
Meritastis lythrodana 1.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Meritastis
Species:
M. lythrodana
Binomial name
Meritastis lythrodana
(Meyrick, 1881)[1][2]
Synonyms

Cacoecia lythrodana Meyrick, 1881[1]

Meritastis lythrodana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia ,[3] including Tasmania.[4] Its larvae have been found among leaf litter of Eucalyptus spp., from which it is suspected to feed.[4] Adults have a wingspan of an approximate 2 cm.[4]

References


Wikidata ☰ Q3012905 entry