Ctenopseustis filicis
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| Ctenopseustis filicis Dugdale, 1990[1]
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Ctenopseustis filicis is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in New Zealand.
The wingspan is 19–24 mm for males and 22–28 mm for females. Adults are orange brown with rust-red or red-brown markings. The hindwings are pale, cream or buff.
The larvae feed on Dicksonia squarosa and Cyathea smithii.
Etymology
The species name refers to the host plant and is derived from Latin felix (meaning fern).[2]
References
- ^ tortricidae.com
- ^ J.S. 1990: Reassessment of Ctenopseustis Meyrick and Planotortrix Dugdale with descriptions of two new genera (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). New Zealand journal of zoology, 17(3): 437-465.
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