Cryptoptila immersana (Walker, 1863) is a animal in the Tortricidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Cryptoptila immersana (Walker, 1863)

Cryptoptila immersana (Walker, 1863)

Cryptoptila immersana is a tortricid moth found in Australia that can act as a pest on avocado.

Family
Genus
Cryptoptila
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Cryptoptila immersana (Walker, 1863)

Cryptoptila immersana, commonly known as the four eyes or ivy leafroller, is a moth species belonging to the family Tortricidae. This species is found in Queensland, New South Wales, and Tasmania. Females of this moth have a wingspan of approximately 27 millimeters, while males have a wingspan of about 22 millimeters. The larvae feed on plant species from the families Caprifoliaceae, Liliaceae, Oleaceae, Ranunculaceae, Rosaceae, Rutaceae, Salicaceae, Verbenaceae, and Zamiaceae, as well as the specific species Hedera helix and Kennedia prostrata. This species is also considered a pest on Persea americana.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Tortricidae Cryptoptila

More from Tortricidae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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