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Meritastis lythrodana

A tortrix or leafroller moth at suppressed

Meritastis lythrodana at suppressed - 2 Mar 2023
Meritastis lythrodana at suppressed - 2 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Meritastis lythrodana 7 Mar 2023 donhe
Meritastis lythrodana 6 Mar 2023 ibaird
Tortricidae (family) 6 Mar 2023 ibaird
Epiphyas xylodes 2 Mar 2023 donhe
Unidentified 2 Mar 2023 arjay

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ibaird wrote:
   6 Mar 2023
M. lythodrana varies from very dark to lighter coloured overall. This is a light coloured specimen.

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Species information

  • Meritastis lythrodana Scientific name
  • A tortrix or leafroller moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 2 Mar 2023 11:24 AM Recorded on
  • arjay Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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