Apoctena clarkei
Apoctena clarkei, also known as the umbrella fern bell moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand, where it is only found on the North Island.
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Apoctena |
| Species: | A. clarkei |
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Description
The larvae of this species are coloured yellow to greenish and have a pale brown head.[2] When mature they are approximately 25mm long.[2]
Behaviour
The larva of this species create silk webbing around the fronds of its host and hide within that structure.[2] They will emerge from it to feed.[2] The adult moth is on the wing in the New Zealand summer.[2]
Hosts
The larvae feed on Sticherus species including Sticherus cunninghamii.[3][2]
References
- tortricidae.com
- Andrew Crowe (2004). Life-Size Guide to New Zealand Native Ferns: Featuring the unique caterpillars which feed on them. p. 15. ISBN 0-14-301924-4. Wikidata Q115211440.
- J.S. 1990: Reassessment of Ctenopseustis Meyrick and Planotortrix Dugdale with descriptions of two new genera (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). New Zealand journal of zoology, 17(3): 437-465.
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