Heliocosma (genus - immature)

A tortrix or leafroller moth at McQuoids Hill

Heliocosma (genus - immature) at McQuoids Hill - 5 Nov 2022
Heliocosma (genus - immature) at McQuoids Hill - 5 Nov 2022
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Identification history

Heliocosma (genus - immature) 11 Mar 2024 ibaird
Heliocosma (genus - immature) 10 Mar 2024 donhe
Heliocosma (genus) 6 Nov 2022 ibaird
Heliocosma argyroleuca 6 Nov 2022 HelenCross

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donhe wrote:
   7 Nov 2022
The limited evidence we have found so far suggests that H. argyroleuca larvae decorate their cases with petals rather than sticks. We suspect another Heliocosma species uses the sticks. But until more are reared to get the adult moths, this is rather speculative.

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  • 2 Abundance
  • 5 Nov 2022 11:40 AM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding Insect behaviour on flower

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