Holocola zopherana
Common NameHolocola zopherana
Scientific NameHolocola zopherana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)11
Primary Colorsgrey, brown
HabitatWoodlands, shrublands, and cultivated areas where Acacia host plants are present.
Geographic RangeAustralia
Host PlantsAcacia dealbata, Acacia mearnsii, Acacia species
Flight PeriodOctober to March
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are internal feeders, boring into galls or shoots of various Acacia species. Pupation typically occurs within the host plant or in the surrounding soil.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the mottled grey-brown coloration of its forewings, and its strong association with Acacia host plants in Australia.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled grey-brown forewings, often featuring darker markings and lighter streaks, and long, filiform antennae.
