Merophyas therina (Meyrick, 1910)
(previously known as : Epichorista therina)
ARCHIPINI,   TORTRICINAE ,   TORTRICIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley


(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Aranda)

The caterpillars of this species have been found feeding on:

  • Bidgee-widgee ( Acaena anserinifolia, ROSACEAE ).

    The adult moths have pale brown forewings, with a brown spotted diagonal band across each wing. The hindwings are pale brown and have a recurved apex. The wingspan is about 1.5 cms.

    The species is found in

  • Australian Capital Territory, and
  • Tasmania.

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    (updated 5 June 2010)