Homona spargotis

(Homona spargotis)

Description

Homona spargotis, the avocado leafroller, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the Australasia ecozone. The wingspan is about 3 cm for males and 2 cm for females. The larvae feed on avocado, Coffea, Camellia sinensis, custard-apple and bilimbi. The species is considered a pest.

Taxonomic tree:

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