Homona trachyptera is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Guinea, as well as Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.
Homona trachyptera | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Tortricidae |
Genus: | Homona |
Species: | H. trachyptera
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Binomial name | |
Homona trachyptera |
The wingspan is 20–23 mm for males and about 30 mm for females.[2]
The larvae feed on a wide range of plants, including Ficus copiosa, Ficus wassa, Theobroma cacao, Camellia sinensis, Kleinhovia hospita, Psidium guajava, Mangifera species (including Mangifera indica), Ricinus communis, Gliricidia, Sesbania, Coffea and Citrus species.[3]
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