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Isochorista parmiferana

Isochorista parmiferana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae.

Taxonomy

The species was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1881 under the name Capua parmiferana. It belongs to the genus Isochorista within the subfamily Tortricinae (tribe Archipini sensu lato).

Distribution

It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales and Queensland.

Description

The wingspan is approximately 12 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in September, October, and March, suggesting multiple broods per year in suitable conditions.

Classification

  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Arthropoda
  • Class: Insecta
  • Order: Lepidoptera
  • Family: Tortricidae
  • Genus: Isochorista
  • Species: I. parmiferana

Synonyms

  • Capua parmiferana Meyrick, 1881 (original combination)
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