Ascerodes prochlora

(Ascerodes prochlora)

Description

Ascerodes prochlora is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand. The larvae feed on Aciphylla species and Senecio lyalli. They bore into the rootstock of their host plant.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Tortricidae

Genus:Ascerodes

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