Merophyas petrochroa

Merophyas petrochroa is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Victoria and South Australia.

Merophyas petrochroa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Merophyas
Species:
M. petrochroa
Binomial name
Merophyas petrochroa
(Lower, 1908)[1]
Synonyms
  • Capua petrochroa Lower, 1908
  • Tortrix firmata Meyrick, 1910

The wingspan is about 15 mm.[2]

References
  1. tortricidae.com
  2. CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences - Australian Moths Online
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