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Epiphyas ashworthana

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Epiphyas ashworthana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Epiphyas
Species:
E. ashworthana
Binomial name
Epiphyas ashworthana
(Newman, 1856)[1]
Synonyms
  • Tortrix ashworthana Newman, 1856
  • Tortrix phaeoscia Turner, 1945
  • Teras responsana Walker, 1863
  • Pandemis secundana Walker, 1863

Epiphyas ashworthana is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia.

The wingspan is about 20 mm.[2]

The larvae feed on Acacia dealbata and Acacia baileyana.

References

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  1. ^ tortricidae.com
  2. ^ Don Herbison-Evans & Stella Crossley (September 2, 2008). "Epiphyas ashworthana". uts.edu.au. Archived from the original on August 12, 2008. Retrieved 2009-02-04.