Ctenopseustis fraterna

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Ctenopseustis fraterna
Ctenopseustis fraterna (Philpott, 1930) AMNZ21947.jpg
Holotype specimen
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Ctenopseustis
Species:
C. fraterna
Binomial name
Ctenopseustis fraterna
Philpott, 1930 [1]

Ctenopseustis fraterna, the brownheaded leafroller or the rusty ponga leaf-tyer, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand, where it has been recorded from the North Island only. The common name is also used for the related species Ctenopseustis herana and Ctenopseustis obliquana .

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Description

The larva has a green coloured body and brown head. [2]

Behaviour

The larvae of this species create a silken shelter by tying together the fronds of its host and then hides within this creation. [2] The adult moth is on the wing all year round. [2]

Hosts

The larvae feed on Cyathea dealbata , Cyathea smithii , Dicksonia fibrosa , Dicksonia squarrosa and Sticherus cunninghamii . [3] [2]

Related Research Articles

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<i>Ochetarcha</i> Monotypic genus of tortrix moths

Ochetarcha is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae. It contains only one described species, Ochetarcha miraculosa, also known as the ponga stem borer, which is found in New Zealand.

<i>Ctenopseustis obliquana</i> Species of moth

Ctenopseustis obliquana, the brownheaded leafroller, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is native to New Zealand and is an introduced species in Hawaii. The common name is also used for the related species Ctenopseustis herana and Ctenopseustis fraterna.

<i>Ischalis variabilis</i> Species of moth

Ischalis variabilis, also known as oblique-waved fern looper, is a species of moth in the family Geometridae first described by William Warren in 1895. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it is widespread in the North and South islands.

<i>Ctenopseustis herana</i> Species of moth

Ctenopseustis herana, the brownheaded leafroller, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is native to New Zealand, where it is found on the South, Stewart and Chatham islands. The common name is also used for related species Ctenopseustis obliquana and Ctenopseustis fraterna.

<i>Planotortrix octo</i> Species of moth

Planotortrix octo is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it is found in both the North and South islands.

<i>Ctenopseustis filicis</i> Species of moth

Ctenopseustis filicis, also known as ginger ponga leaf-tyer, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to New Zealand and is found in the South and Stewart Islands.

Ctenopseustis servana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand, where it has been recorded from the North Island and the Three Kings Islands.

Leucotenes coprosmae is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand, where it has been recorded from the North and South islands, as well as Stewart Island.

Planotortrix avicenniae is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to New Zealand. It is found in the North Island and its larvae feed on mangrove trees.

Planotortrix puffini is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to New Zealand. Specimens have been collected from Lee Bay in Stewart Island.

<i>Apoctena clarkei</i> Species of moth

Apoctena clarkei, also known as the umbrella fern bell moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand, where it is only found on the North Island.

<i>Apoctena conditana</i> Species of moth

Apoctena conditana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand, where it is found on both the North and South islands.

<i>Apoctena flavescens</i> Species of moth

Apoctena flavescens is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand, where it is found on both the North and South islands.

<i>Apoctena orthocopa</i> Species of moth

Apoctena orthocopa, also known as striped ponga leaf-tyer, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it is found only on the North Island.

<i>Apoctena persecta</i> Species of moth

Apoctena persecta is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand, where it is found only on the South Island.

<i>Apoctena pictoriana</i> Species of moth

Apoctena pictoriana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand, where it is found on both the North and South islands.

<i>Apoctena spatiosa</i> Species of moth

Apoctena spatiosa is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand, where it is located on both the North and South islands.

<i>Apoctena tigris</i> Species of moth

Apoctena tigris is a species of moth in the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to New Zealand. It is found on both the North and South islands.

Brownheaded leafroller may refer to three species of moth in the family Tortricidae:

References

  1. ↑ tortricidae.com
  2. 1 2 3 4 Andrew Crowe (2004). Life-Size Guide to New Zealand Native Ferns: Featuring the unique caterpillars which feed on them. p. 26. ISBN   0-14-301924-4. Wikidata   Q115211440.
  3. ↑ J.S. 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.


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