Tortricopsis euryphanella (Meyrick, 1883)
 (previously known as Palparia euryphanella)
OECOPHORINAE ,   OECOPHORIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

Tortricopsis euryphanella
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Aranda)

This adult moth has brown forewings with dark indistinct submarginal bands. The wingspan is about 2 cms. In its natural posture, the moth is inclined to sit with a crease in each of its forewings.

The species has been found in south-eastern Australia, including:

  • Australian Capital Territory,
  • Victoria, and
  • Tasmania.

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    (updated 23 May 2011)