''Sorensenata'' is a genus of
moths belonging to the subfamily
Tortricinae
The Tortricinae are the nominate subfamily of tortrix moths. Commonly referred to as leafrollers, as the larvae build shelters by folding or rolling leaves of the food plant, the tortricinae include several notable pests as well species used as ...
of the family
Tortricidae. It contains only one species, ''Sorensenata agilitata'', Sorenson's agile moth, which is found in
New Zealand, where it has been recorded from
Campbell Island.
The
wingspan of the males is 18 mm. Adults have been recorded in September and October.
The larvae possibly feed on ''
Poa litorosa''.
References
Further reading
* , 2005: ''World catalogue of insects'' Volume 5 ''Tortricidae''.
Archipini
Monotypic moth genera
Moths of New Zealand
Moths described in 1956
Tortricidae genera
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