Grapholita decolorana

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Grapholita decolorana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Grapholita
Species:
G. decolorana
Binomial name
Grapholita decolorana
Walker, 1863

Grapholita decolorana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia.

Biology

As caterpillars, they feed on dead eucalyptus leaves.

Mature G. decolorana are cream in color, with complex brown patterns on the forewings. They have a wingspan of approximately 1.5 centimetres (0.59 in).[1]

The species is known to excrete the semiochemical (Z)-5-tetradecenyl acetate.[2]

Distribution

G. decolorana has been found in New South Wales and Victoria, as well as the Australian Capital Territory.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Euphona decolorana (Walker, 1863)". butterflyhouse.com. 2009-09-26. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
  2. ^ Horak, M.; Whittle, C. P.; Bellas, T. E.; Rumbo, E. R. (April 1988). "Pheromone gland components of some australian tortricids in relation to their taxonomy" (PDF). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 14 (4). Springer Science+Business Media: 1163–1175. doi:10.1007/BF01019344. eISSN 1573-1561. ISSN 0098-0331. PMID 24276202.