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Scientific classification
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Apoctena |
| Species: | A. tigris
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| Apoctena tigris | |
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Apoctena tigris is a species of moth in the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to New Zealand. [1] It is found on both the North and South islands. [2]
The larvae of this species make silk tunnels on the fronds of their host species. [3] The mature larva is pale green coloured with a pale brown head and is approximately 20 mm in length. [3] The larvae keep their silk tunnels clean by flicking their waste. [3]
The wingspan is about 22 mm. The forewings are whitish ochreous mixed with brown and with fuscous-brown markings. The hindwings are whitish grey. Adults were observed on Dicksonia fibrosa in January. [4]
Hosts
The larval host species is Dicksonia fibrosa. [3]
References
- ^ a b "Apoctena tigris (Philpott, 1914)". www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
- ^ J.S. Dugdale (July 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. doi: 10.1080/03014223.1990.10422943. ISSN 0301-4223. Wikidata Q54576382.
- ^ a b c d Andrew Crowe (2004). Life-Size Guide to New Zealand Native Ferns: Featuring the unique caterpillars which feed on them. p. 31. ISBN 0-14-301924-4. Wikidata Q115211440.
- ^ Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand 1868-1961; Volume 46, 1913
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