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Lopharcha psathyra

(Lopharcha psathyra)

Description

Lopharcha psathyra is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Japan on th islands of Kyushu, Honshu and Shikoku. There are at least two generations per year with adults on wing from late April to mid-June and from mid-July to September. The larvae bore into the fruits of Neolitsea sericea. They have brownish-yellow and a brown head. Full-grown larvae reach a length of about 13 mm. Pupation takes place in a cocoon.

Taxonomic tree:

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