Ericodesma melanosperma

(Ericodesma melanosperma)

Description

Ericodesma melanosperma is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in New Zealand. The wingspan is about 21 mm. The forewings are pale grey, with scattered black scales. The costa is suffused with whitish. The hindwings are light grey. The larvae feed on Dracophyllum longifolium.

Taxonomic tree:

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