Glyphidoptera insignana

Glyphidoptera insignana

"Glyphidoptera insignana" is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is known from Australia, including the Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania, New South Wales and Victoria. The larvae feed on "Eucalyptus" and "Syncarpia" species.
Glyphidoptera insignana Attracted to UV light. Australia,Eamw moth,Encounter Bay SA,Fall,Geotagged,Glyphidoptera insignana,UVL

Appearance

The wingspan is about 15 mm. Adults have brown forewings, with a scattering of red spots with white outlines. There are two such large spots on the inner margin. In its natural resting position each of these spots appears to join up with the corresponding spot on the other forewing. The hindwings are plain pale brown with dark veins.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyTortricidae
GenusGlyphidoptera
SpeciesG. insignana
Photographed in
Australia