Apoctena orthocopa
TORTRICIDAE: Tortricinae 5
Apoctena orthocopa (Meyrick, 1924). Endemic. Locally Common.
Distinctive wide contrasting cross-bands on the forewings.
Habitat, seasonality and behaviour 5
This species is on the wing during January and February in native forest and is attracted to light in small numbers.
Life history 5
Larvae web pinnules together and feed on fronds. Food plants include: Cyathea dealbata (G.Forst.) Sw., Cyatheaceae (Cyathea tree fern family),
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More Info
iNaturalist NZ Map
| Forewing | 5-9 mm, broad, overlapping |
|---|---|
| Labial palps | pointing forwards |
| Resting posture | held flat, horizontal |
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