Tracholena sulfurosa
Tracholena sulfurosa is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is known from Australia, including the Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania, Queensland and New South Wales.
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The wingspan is about 10 mm. Adults have pale brown forewings with a dark brown marginal half, and a dotted brown line across the pale area. The hindwings are pale brown fading to white at the base.[2]
The larvae feed on various conifers, including Callitris species. They tunnel into the bark of their host plant.
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