Isochorista acrodesma

Isochorista acrodesma is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales.[2]

Isochorista acrodesma
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Isochorista
Species:
I. acrodesma
Binomial name
Isochorista acrodesma
(Lower, 1902)[1]
Synonyms
  • Capua acrodesma Lower, 1902

The wingspan is 12–15 mm. The forewings are light ashy-grey, mixed with whitish. There are about ten striae (lines) consisting of mixed black and ochreous scales. The hindwings are grey. Adults have been recorded on wing in September and October.[3]

References
  1. tortricidae.com
  2. CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences - Australian Moths Online
  3. Revision of Australian Tortricina
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