Ecclitica triorthota
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Ecclitica |
| Species: | E. triorthota
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Ecclitica triorthota, also known as the kātote ugly nestmaker, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand.
Description[edit]
The mature larva is green coloured with a brown head and is at most 10 mm in length.[4]
The wingspan is about 14 mm. The forewings are ochreous, tinged or suffused purplish grey. There are dark ferrugineous-brown markings, suffused with dark fuscous on the edges. The hindwings are dark grey.[5]
Behaviour[edit]
The larva of this species creates a shelter by tying the tips of fronds of its host species together with silk.[4] This species ensures its shelter remains clean by flicking its waste from it.[4] The adult moth is on the wing in December.[4]
Hosts[edit]
The larval host of this species is Cyathea smithii.[4]
References[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ecclitica triorthota.
- ^ tortricidae.com
- ^ "Curvisaccula triorthota Meyrick, 1927". www.nzor.org.nz. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ^ "Epichorista triorthota Meyerick, 1927". www.nzor.org.nz. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ^ a b c d e Andrew Crowe (2004). Life-Size Guide to New Zealand Native Ferns: Featuring the unique caterpillars which feed on them. p. 29. ISBN 0-14-301924-4. Wikidata Q115211440.
- ^ Descriptions of New Zealand Lepidoptera