Tortricopsis semijunctella Walker, 1864
OECOPHORINAE ,   OECOPHORIDAE

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

Tortricopsis semijunctella
(Photo: courtesy of Trevor Jinks, North Burnett)

The caterpillars of this species have been reported to feed on

  • dead leaves of Gum Trees ( Eucalyptus species, MYRTACEAE ), and
  • flowers, leaves, and stems of Monterey Pine ( Pinus radiata, PINACEAE ).

    The adult moth has brown forewings. The wingspan is about 2 cms.

    Tortricopsis semijunctella
    (Photo: courtesy of Trevor Jinks, North Burnett)

    The species has been found in

  • Queensland,
  • New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, and
  • Victoria.

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    (updated 28 August 2011)