Meritastis lythrodana
| Meritastis lythrodana | |
|---|---|
|   | |
| Scientific classification   | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia | 
| Phylum: | Arthropoda | 
| Class: | Insecta | 
| Order: | Lepidoptera | 
| Family: | Tortricidae | 
| Genus: | Meritastis | 
| Species: | M. lythrodana | 
| Binomial name | |
| Meritastis lythrodana | |
| Synonyms | |
| Cacoecia lythrodana Meyrick, 1881[1] | |
Meritastis lythrodana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia,[3] including Tasmania.[4] Its larvae have been found among leaf litter of Eucalyptus spp., from which it is suspected to feed.[4] Adults have a wingspan of an approximate 2 cm.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Meritastis lythrodana". Australian Faunal Directory. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ "Meritastis lythrodana". tortricid.net. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ "Meritastis lythrodana". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ a b c "Meritastis lythrodana". Butterfly House. Retrieved 18 April 2016.