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(Redirected from Cryptophasa bipunctata) Species of moth

Maroga melanostigma
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Xyloryctidae
Genus: Maroga
Species: M. melanostigma
Binomial name
Maroga melanostigma
(Wallengren, 1861)
Synonyms
  • Cryptophasa melanostigma Wallengren, 1861
  • Cryptophasa bipunctata Scott, 1864
  • Maroga gigantella Walker, 1864
  • Cryptophasa gigantella
  • Maroga tasmanica Turner, 1927
  • Tortrix unipunctana Donovan, 1805 (nec. Haworth, 1811)

Maroga melanostigma, the fruit tree borer, is a moth of the family Xyloryctidae. It is native to Australia.

The wingspan is about 40 mm.

The larvae feed on a wide range of trees, including Acacia species, especially Acacia mearnsii. The species is considered a pest on Ulmus × hollandica 'Wredei', Platanus orientalis, various maple species and Rosaceae species such as Malus pumila, Prunus armeniaca, Prunus avium, Prunus persica and Rubus idaeus. Other recorded foodplants include Cassia species, Wisteria sinensis, Carya illinoensis, Ficus carica, Citrus species, Lantana camara and Vitis vinifera.

Gallery

  • Female, dorsal view Female, dorsal view
  • Female, ventral view Female, ventral view
  • Male, ventral view Male, ventral view
  • Male and female Male and female
  • Threatened moths lie down on their back or side Threatened moths lie down on their back or side

References

  1. Don Herbison-Evans & Stella Crossley (August 8, 2004). "Maroga melanostigma". uts.edu.au. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
Taxon identifiers
Maroga melanostigma
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