Ecdytolopha (genus)
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Ecdytolopha insiticiana (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Judy Gallagher
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Author(s): Judy Gallagher
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Ecdytolopha Zeller, 1875
This genus of tortrix moths is found in the Americas and contains around 10 species. Ecdytolopha aurantiana is a fruit and nut borer in South and Central America. It affect mainly citrus fruits. The wingspan is typically between 15 and 30 mm. The forewings are usually dark brown to dark gray with the apical half often being lighter or having a lighter area.
Currently, the following species have been entered into the system:
