Meritastis lythrodana

Meritastis lythrodana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia,[3] including Tasmania.[4] Its larvae have been found among leaf litter of Eucalyptus spp., from which it is suspected to feed.[4] Adults have a wingspan of an approximate 2 cm.[4]

Meritastis lythrodana
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Meritastis
Species:
M. lythrodana
Binomial name
Meritastis lythrodana
Synonyms

Cacoecia lythrodana Meyrick, 1881[1]

References
  1. "Meritastis lythrodana". Australian Faunal Directory. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  2. "Meritastis lythrodana". tortricid.net. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  3. "Meritastis lythrodana". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  4. "Meritastis lythrodana". Butterfly House. Retrieved 18 April 2016.


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