| Merophyas scandalota | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Merophyas |
| Species: | M. scandalota |
| Binomial name | |
| Merophyas scandalota | |
| Synonyms | |
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Merophyas scandalota is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory.
The Tortricidae are a family of moths, commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths, in the order Lepidoptera. This large family has over 11,000 species described, and is the sole member of the superfamily Tortricoidea, although the genus Heliocosma is sometimes placed within this superfamily. Many of these are economically important pests. Olethreutidae is a junior synonym. The typical resting posture is with the wings folded back, producing a rather rounded profile.
The Archipini are a tribe of tortrix moths. Since many genera of these are not yet assigned to tribes, the genus list presented here is provisional.
Merophyas divulsana, also known as the lucerne leaf roller, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found throughout Australia and has also been spotted in New Zealand.
Asterolepis is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae.
Merophyas is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae. In December 2015 it was sunk as a synonym of Clepsis Guenée, 1845.
Paraphyas is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae. It contains only one species, Paraphyas callixena, which is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Western Australia and Tasmania. The habitat consists of wet sclerophyll forests.
The Tortricini are a tribe of tortrix moths.
The Bactrini are a tribe of tortrix moths.
Merophyas therina is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is known from Australia, including the Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania. The habitat ranges from wet eucalypt forests to open montane forests.
Holocola chlidana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Tasmania. The habitat consists of wet forests.
Epiphyas eucyrta is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Tasmania. The habitat consists of wet heathlands at low altitudes.
Ericodesma concordana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania. The habitat consists of open forests and heathland.
Ericodesma antilecta is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Tasmania.
Merophyas calculata is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Tasmania. The habitat consists of open woodlands.
Merophyas immersana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. The habitat consists of open areas, including pastures.
Merophyas tenuifascia is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Tasmania. The habitat consists of montane open forests.
Merophyas siniodes is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from South Australia.
Merophyas petrochroa is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Victoria and South Australia.
Merophyas leucaniana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand.
Merophyas paraloxa is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand, where it is found on the South Island.
