Sorensenata

Sorensenata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Subfamily: Tortricinae
Genus: Sorensenata
Salmon & Bradley, 1956
Species: S. agilitata
Binomial name
Sorensenata agilitata
Salmon & Bradley, 1956

Sorensenata is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae.[1] It contains only one species, Sorensenata agilitata, Sorenson's agile moth, which is found in New Zealand, where it has been recorded from Campbell Island.[2]

The wingspan of the males is 18 mm. Females are flightless. The forewings of the males are ochreous to creamy-white with a shading of light brown scales. The hindwings are white. Adults have been recorded in September and October.

The larvae possibly feed on Poa litorosa.[3]

See also

References

  1. Baixeras, J.; Brown, J. W. & Gilligan, T. M. "Online World Catalogue of the Tortricidae". Tortricidae.com. Retrieved January 20, 2009.
  2. Rod Morris
  3. Salmon, J.T. & J.D. Bradley, 1956: Lepidoptera from the Cape Expedition and Antipodes Islands. (parts I, III, by Salmon, J. T.). Records Dominion Museum, Wellington 3: 61-81.
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