Meritastis lythrodana
Appearance
Meritastis lythrodana | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Tortricidae |
Genus: | Meritastis |
Species: | M. lythrodana
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Binomial name | |
Meritastis lythrodana | |
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
[edit]- ^ a b "Meritastis lythrodana". Australian Faunal Directory. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ "Meritastis lythrodana". tortricid.net. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ "Meritastis lythrodana". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ a b c "Meritastis lythrodana". Butterfly House. Retrieved 18 April 2016.