Английская Википедия:Cnephasia microbathra

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Cnephasia microbathra, also known as the brownshouldered leaf-tyer, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae.[1] It was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1911. This species is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1911 and named Cnephasia microbathra.[2] However the placement of this species within the genus Cnephasia is in doubt.[3] As a result, this species may be referred to as Cnephasia (s.l.) microbathra.[1]

Distribution

This species is endemic to New Zealand can be found only in the South Island.[3][4]

Behaviour

The larvae of this species fold and tie with silk the frond tips of its species to create a shelter.[4] The larvae feed from this shelter and flick their waste out.[4] The adult moth is on the wing from September to February.[4]

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