Tortricopsis pyroptis Meyrick, 1902
 (one synonym is: Palparia erythrura Meyrick, 1914)
OECOPHORINAE ,   OECOPHORIDAE

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

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

This adult moth has brown forewings each with a dark mark on the costa. The wingspan is about 2 cms.

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

  • Australian Capital Territory, and
  • Tasmania.

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    (updated 20 May 2011)