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Tortricid Leafroller Moth (Tortricinae sp)

Tortricid Leafroller Moth (Tortricinae sp)
Tortricid Leafroller Moth (Tortricinae sp)

About Tortricid Leafroller Moth (Tortricinae sp)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Arthropods
  • Class: Insects
  • Order: Butterflies and Moths
  • Family: Tortricid Leafroller Moths

The Tortricinae are the nominate subfamily of tortrix moths. Commonly referred to as leafrollers, as the larvae build shelters by folding or rolling leaves of the food plant, the tortricinae include several notable pests as well species used as biological control agents against invasive weeds.

Source: Wikipedia

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