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''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''.


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Further reading

* , 2005: ''World catalogue of insects'' Volume 5 ''Tortricidae''. Archipini Monotypic moth genera Moths of New Zealand Moths described in 1956 Tortricidae genera {{Archipini-stub