Sorensenata
| Sorensenata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Subfamily: | Tortricinae |
| Genus: | Sorensenata Salmon & Bradley, 1956 |
| Species: | S. agilitata |
| Binomial name | |
| Sorensenata agilitata Salmon & Bradley, 1956 | |
Sorensenata is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae.[1] It contains only one species, Sorensenata agilitata, Sorenson's agile moth, which is found in New Zealand, where it has been recorded from Campbell Island.[2]
The wingspan of the males is 18 mm. Females are flightless. The forewings of the males are ochreous to creamy-white with a shading of light brown scales. The hindwings are white. Adults have been recorded in September and October.
The larvae possibly feed on Poa litorosa.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Baixeras, J., Brown, J. W., and Gilligan, T. M. "Online World Catalogue of the Tortricidae". Tortricidae.com. Retrieved January 20, 2009.
- ↑ Rod Morris
- ↑ Salmon, J.T. & J.D. Bradley, 1956: Lepidoptera from the Cape Expedition and Antipodes Islands. (parts I, III, by Salmon, J. T.). Records Dominion Museum, Wellington 3: 61-81.
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- Brown, J.W., 2005: World catalogue of insects volume 5 Tortricidae.
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