Biology:Merophyas immersana

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Short description: Species of moth

Merophyas immersana
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Merophyas
Species:
M. immersana
Binomial name
Merophyas immersana
(Walker, 1863)[1]
Synonyms
  • Paedisca immersana Walker, 1863
  • Dichelia argillosana Meyrick, 1881
  • Tortrix trygodana Meyrick, 1881

Merophyas immersana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia , where it has been recorded from New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. The habitat consists of open areas, including pastures.[2]

The wingspan is about 14 mm.[3]

The larvae feed on Trifolium (including Trifolium repens), Lupinus and Malva species.

References

  1. ↑ tortricidae.com
  2. ↑ A Checklist of the Tasmanian Tortricid moths (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and their Host-Plant relationships
  3. ↑ CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences - Australian Moths Online

Wikidata ☰ Q13838677 entry




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