Tortricinae
Subfamily of tortrix moths From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Tortricinae are the nominate subfamily of tortrix moths. Commonly referred to as leafrollers, as the larvae build shelters by folding or rolling leaves of the food plant, the tortricinae include several notable pests as well species used as biological control agents against invasive weeds.[1]
Tortricinae | |
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Aethes cnicana | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Tortricidae |
Subfamily: | Tortricinae Latreille, 1803 |
Tribes | |
Archipini |
Genera incertae sedis
These tortricine genera have not been assigned to a tribe yet:
Former genera
- Alytopistis (synonym of Ardiosteres)
Life cycle
- Caterpillar of Acleris schalleriana inside rolled leaf of Viburnum dentatum
- Pupa
- Adult
References
External links
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