Planotortrix flammea

(Planotortrix flammea)

Description

Planotortrix flammea is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in New Zealand. The colour pattern of the adults is purple brown or orange brown. The hindwings are whitish ochreous with a distinct purple or orange fringe. The larvae feed on Leonohebe odora, Hebe salicifolia, Hebe stricta and Hebe subalpina.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Tortricidae
Genus:Planotortrix
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