Nordstromia lilacina

(Nordstromia lilacina)

Description

Nordstromia lilacina is a moth in the family Drepanidae. It is found in India and mainland China. Reports from Taiwan refer to Nordstromia semililacina. The larvae feed on the leaves of Quercus variabilis. Mature larvae curve a leaf and fix it with silk. Pupation takes place near the edge of the folded leaf.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Drepanidae
Genus:Nordstromia
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