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Homona spargotis

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Homona spargotis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Homona
Species:
H. spargotis
Binomial name
Homona spargotis
Meyrick, 1910

Homona spargotis, the avocado leafroller, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the Australasian realm.

The wingspan is about 3 cm for males and 2 cm for females.

The larvae feed on avocado, Coffea, Camellia sinensis, custard-apple and bilimbi. The species is considered a pest.

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