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Arotrophora
''Arotrophora'' is a genus of tortrix moth. They occur in Australia, where they are strongly associated with the plant family Proteaceae. All of the known Australian larvae bore in '' Banksia'' flower spikes. The genus was recently discovered from the Oriental region, 2009, Oriental ''Arotrophora'' Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and its species, ''Polish Journal of Entomology'' 78 (1): 33-57. Full article/ref> and one species is found on New Guinea, Papua. Taxonomy The genus was first published by amateur entomologist Edward Meyrick. It is currently placed in subfamily Tortricinae (although most entomologists now consider this an unnatural group), and sometimes in the tribe Cnephasiini, although it is quite different from Northern Hemisphere genera placed in that tribe. It is closely related to genera including ''Peraglyphis'' and ''Syllomatia ''Syllomatia'' is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae. Species *'' Syllomatia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arotrophora Arcuatalis
''Arotrophora arcuatalis'', commonly known as banksia boring moth or rarely banksia moth, is a species of Australian tortrid moth best known as a pest of '' Banksia''. First described by Francis Walker in 1865, it is the type species for ''Arotrophora ''Arotrophora'' is a genus of tortrix moth. They occur in Australia, where they are strongly associated with the plant family Proteaceae. All of the known Australian larvae bore in '' Banksia'' flower spikes. The genus was recently discovered fr ...''. It occurs throughout coastal and sub-coastal areas of southern Australia. Adults are grey with brown and white markings. The moth lays its eggs on the surface of the flower spikes of ''Banksia'' while in early bud, and the larvae tunnel into the axis of the spike, boring from follicle to follicle to consume the seeds. They infest a wide range of ''Banksia'' species, in some species substantially reducing the seed set. In the cut flower industry, their tunnelling affects the cos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arotrophora Anemarcha
''Arotrophora anemarcha'' is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae first described by Oswald Bertram Lower in 1902. It is found in Australia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma ..., where it has been recorded from New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania. The habitat consists of heathland and open forests at altitudes up to 200 meters. The wingspan is about 25 mm. The larvae feed on '' Banksia marginata''. References Moths described in 1902 Arotrophora Moths of Australia {{Tortricinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arotrophora Khasiasana
''Arotrophora khasiasana'' is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in India, where it has been recorded from the Khasi Hills. The wingspan is about 15 mm. The ground colour of forewings is yellowish cream, strigulated (finely streaked) and reticulated (a net-like pattern) with brown. The costa is suffused with brownish and the tornal and terminal areas are suffused with brownish grey. The hindwings are creamish grey, but more cream at the costa where brownish reticulation is found. Etymology The species name refers to Khasi Hills, the type locality., 2009, Oriental ''Arotrophora'' Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and its species, ''Polish Journal of Entomology'' 78 (1): 33-57. Full article/ref> References Moths described in 2009 Arotrophora Moths of Asia {{Tortricinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arotrophora Inthanona
''Arotrophora inthanona'' is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Thailand. The wingspan is about 26 mm. The ground colour of forewings is brownish with a slight admixture of violet up to the middle and greyish in the posterior third of the wing. There are rust dots before the middle and there is brown reticulation (a net-like pattern) posteriorly. The markings are deep brown. The hindwings are pale brownish with an area of dark brown scent scales. Etymology The species name refers to Doi Inthanon, the type locality., 2009, Oriental ''Arotrophora'' Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and its species, ''Polish Journal of Entomology'' 78 (1): 33-57. Full article/ref> References Moths described in 2009 Arotrophora Moths of Asia {{Tortricinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arotrophora Hongsona
''Arotrophora hongsona'' is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Thailand. The wingspan is about 14 mm. The ground colour of the basal part of the forewings is cream, suffused with brownish and grey. The posterior part of the wing is grey with dark grey reticulation (a net-like pattern) and strigulation (fine streaks), a whitish-grey spot on the costa. The hindwings are pale brownish grey. Etymology The species name refers to Mae Hong Son Mae Hong Son ( th, แม่ฮ่องสอน, ) is a town (''thesaban mueang'') in north-west Thailand, capital of Mae Hong Son Province. It is in the Shan Hills, near the border with Burma along the banks of the River Pai. As of 2018, the to ..., Pai District, the type locality., 2009, Oriental ''Arotrophora'' Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and its species, ''Polish Journal of Entomology'' 78 (1): 33-57. Full article/ref> References Moths described in 2009 Arotrophora Moths of Asia {{To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arotrophora Gilligani
''Arotrophora gilligani'' is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Taiwan. The wingspan is about 16 mm. The ground colour of forewings is pale brownish cream with a ferruginous shade submedially. The costa and posterior half of the wing are suffused brownish. The hindwings are pale brownish grey. Etymology The species is named for Todd Gilligan., 2009, Oriental ''Arotrophora'' Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and its species, ''Polish Journal of Entomology'' 78 (1): 33-57. Full article/ref> References Moths described in 2009 Arotrophora Moths of Taiwan {{Tortricinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arotrophora Fijigena
''Arotrophora fijigena'' is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found on Fiji Fiji ( , ,; fj, Viti, ; Fiji Hindi: फ़िजी, ''Fijī''), officially the Republic of Fiji, is an island country in Melanesia, part of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean. It lies about north-northeast of New Zealand. Fiji consists ... in the South Pacific Ocean. The wingspan is about 15 mm. The forewings are brown with a whitish mark in the subterminal part of the costa. The hindwings are greyish brown. Etymology The species name refers to Fiji plus Greek ''gen'' (meaning descendant)., 2009, Oriental ''Arotrophora'' Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and its species, ''Polish Journal of Entomology'' 78 (1): 33-57. Full article/ref> References Moths described in 2009 Fijigena Moths of Fiji {{Tortricinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arotrophora Cherrapunji
''Arotrophora cherrapunji'' is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Assam, India. The wingspan is about 22 mm. The ground colour of forewings is brownish with darker areas. The costal area is dark brown with pale dots. There are several bluish refractive markings found all over the wing. The hindwings are pale brown. Etymology The species name refers to Cherrapunji, the type locality., 2009, Oriental ''Arotrophora'' Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and its species, ''Polish Journal of Entomology'' 78 (1): 33-57. Full article/ref> References Arotrophora, C Moths of Asia Endemic fauna of India Fauna of Assam Moths described in 2009 {{Tortricinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arotrophora Charopa
''Arotrophora charopa'' is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Thailand. The wingspan is about 11 mm. The forewings are white with pinkish suffusions and black strigulation (fine streaks) at the base of the costa, at the mid-costa and mid-dorsum. The remaining area is brownish black with bluish refractive markings. The hindwings are dark brown. Etymology The species name refers to the bluish-grey refractive markings of the forewings and is derived from Greek ''charopos'' (meaning bluish)., 2009, Oriental ''Arotrophora'' Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and its species, ''Polish Journal of Entomology'' 78 (1): 33-57. Full article/ref> References Moths described in 2009 Arotrophora Moths of Asia {{Tortricinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arotrophora Charassapex
''Arotrophora charassapex'' is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Thailand. The wingspan is about 14 mm. The ground colour of forewings is whitish, spotted and suffused with grey. The costa is greyish up to the middle and the dorsum is brownish grey. The hindwings are greyish cream, but darker and mixed with brownish on the periphery. Etymology The species name refers to the shape of the apex and is derived from Greek ''charasso'' (meaning I am sharpening)., 2009, Oriental ''Arotrophora'' Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and its species, ''Polish Journal of Entomology'' 78 (1): 33-57. Full article/ref> References Moths described in 2009 Arotrophora Moths of Asia {{Tortricinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arotrophora Canthelias
''Arotrophora canthelias'' is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales and Victoria. The wingspan is about 16.5 mm for males and 20 mm for females. The larvae have been recorded feeding on ''Banksia spinulosa ''Banksia spinulosa'', the hairpin banksia, is a species of woody shrub, of the genus ''Banksia'' in the family Proteaceae, native to eastern Australia. Widely distributed, it is found as an understorey plant in open dry forest or heathland ...''. References Moths described in 1910 Arotrophora Moths of Australia {{Tortricinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arotrophora Bernardmyo
''Arotrophora bernardmyo'' is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Myanmar Myanmar, ; UK pronunciations: US pronunciations incl. . Note: Wikipedia's IPA conventions require indicating /r/ even in British English although only some British English speakers pronounce r at the end of syllables. As John C. Wells, Joh .... The wingspan is about 17 mm. The forewings are brownish with darker suffusions and cream dots along the costa. The markings are brown with a rust hue. The hindwings are pale brownish. Etymology The species name refers to Bernardmyo, the type locality., 2009, Oriental ''Arotrophora'' Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and its species, ''Polish Journal of Entomology'' 78 (1): 33-57. Full article/ref> References Moths described in 2009 Arotrophora Moths of Asia {{Tortricinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |