Meritastis lythrodana
| Meritastis lythrodana | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Meritastis |
| Species: | M. lythrodana
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| Binomial name | |
| Meritastis lythrodana | |
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Cacoecia lythrodana Meyrick, 1881[1] | |
Meritastis lythrodana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia,[3] including Tasmania.[4] Its larvae have been found among leaf litter of Eucalyptus spp., from which it is suspected to feed.[4] Adults have a wingspan of an approximate 2 cm.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Meritastis lythrodana". Australian Faunal Directory. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ "Meritastis lythrodana". tortricid.net. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ "Meritastis lythrodana". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ a b c "Meritastis lythrodana". Butterfly House. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
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