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Meritastis lythrodana

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Meritastis lythrodana
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M. lythrodana
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

  1. ^ a b "Meritastis lythrodana". Australian Faunal Directory. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  2. ^ "Meritastis lythrodana". tortricid.net. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  3. ^ "Meritastis lythrodana". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  4. ^ a b c "Meritastis lythrodana". Butterfly House. Retrieved 18 April 2016.