Epichorista siriana
Common NameEpichorista siriana
Scientific NameEpichorista siriana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsochre, yellow
HabitatNative forests, shrublands, and possibly gardens
Geographic RangeNew Zealand
Host PlantsUnknown, likely polyphagous on native shrubs and trees
Flight PeriodOctober to April (Southern Hemisphere)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar, likely a leaf-roller), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed within rolled leaves.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the uniform ochre-yellow coloration of the forewings, and the slightly rectangular wing shape. Differentiation from similar small yellow moths often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
A small moth characterized by its uniform ochre-yellow forewings, which are somewhat rectangular in shape and may exhibit a few minute, indistinct dark spots.
