Capua euphona
Common NameCapua euphona
Scientific NameCapua euphona
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)11
Primary Colorscream, tan, brown, reddish-brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, orchards, gardens
Geographic RangeAustralia, New Zealand
Host PlantsAcacia, Eucalyptus, Pinus, Malus domestica, Pyrus communis, Citrus
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (multiple generations)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous leaf-rollers or borers, feeding within spun leaves or fruit. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often within the larval shelter. Multiple generations can occur annually.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive mottled forewing pattern with oblique darker bands, and its typical resting posture with wings held in a triangular shape. Distinguishing from similar species may require microscopic examination.
Description
A small moth with forewings mottled in shades of cream, tan, and reddish-brown, featuring darker diagonal bands that create a cryptic pattern. The hindwings are typically plainer and greyish.
