Ctenopseustis herana facts for kids
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The brownheaded leafroller (scientific name: Ctenopseustis herana) is a type of moth that belongs to the Tortricidae family. These moths are originally from New Zealand. You can find them on the South, Stewart, and Chatham islands. The name "brownheaded leafroller" is also used for other similar moths, like Ctenopseustis obliquana and Ctenopseustis fraterna.
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Discover the Brownheaded Leafroller
What Does This Moth Look Like?
These moths have a wingspan of about 20 to 28 millimeters. That's roughly the length of two small paperclips! The adults can look very different from each other. Their front wings come in many colors and patterns. Often, they are a warm walnut brown. But they can also be very dark brown, almost black, or even a pale fawn color. You might see them in all sorts of color mixes too.
Where Do Brownheaded Leafrollers Live?
The brownheaded leafroller is native to New Zealand. This means it naturally lives there and nowhere else in the world. They are found on the main islands of New Zealand, including the South, Stewart, and Chatham islands.
What Do They Eat?
The young moths, called larvae, eat many different kinds of plants. One plant they like to munch on is the avocado tree. When they feed on avocado trees, they can sometimes cause problems. They might damage young avocado fruits or the new shoots growing on the tree.
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Pupa, female
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Pupa, male
