Ericodesma_scruposa

<i>Ericodesma scruposa</i>

Ericodesma scruposa

Species of moth

Ericodesma scruposa, also known as the Gleichenia ugly nestmaker, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand.

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Description

The larva is colour green with a dark head and is between 5 and 8 mm long when mature.[2] The adults of this species have a wingspan is about 21 mm. The forewings are white with bronzy-brown markings. The hindwings are fuscous grey.[3]

Behaviour

The larva live inside silken webbing around an opening tips of Gleichenia dicarpa.[2]

Host

The larval host of this species is Gleichenia dicarpa.[2]

References

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  1. [1]
    tortricidae.com
  2. [2]
    Andrew Crowe (2004). Life-Size Guide to New Zealand Native Ferns: Featuring the unique caterpillars which feed on them. pp. 1–32. ISBN 0-14-301924-4. Wikidata Q115211440.
  3. [3]
    Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand 1868-1961; Volume 55, 1924


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