Statherotis discana (Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875) is a animal in the Tortricidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Statherotis discana (Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875)

Statherotis discana (Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875)

Statherotis discana, the litchi leafroller, is a Tortricidae moth found across parts of Asia and Oceania, whose larvae feed on two fruit plant species.

Family
Genus
Statherotis
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Statherotis discana (Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875)

Statherotis discana, commonly known as the litchi leafroller, is a species of moth belonging to the family Tortricidae. This species has been recorded in Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, India, Java, the Solomon Islands, the Moluccas, and New Guinea. The wingspan of adult Statherotis discana measures 14–16 mm. The larval stage of this moth feeds on Litchi chinensis and Nephelium lappaceum.

Photo: (c) Roger C. Kendrick, all rights reserved, uploaded by Roger C. Kendrick

Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Tortricidae Statherotis

More from Tortricidae

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

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