Nordstromia lilacina

Nordstromia lilacina
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Drepanidae
Genus: Nordstromia
Species: N. lilacina
Binomial name
Nordstromia lilacina
(Moore, 1888)
Synonyms
  • Drepana lilacina Moore, 1888
  • Albara olivacea ab. pallidior Warren, 1922

Nordstromia lilacina is a moth in the Drepanidae family. It is found in India and mainland China.[1] Reports from Taiwan refer to Nordstromia semililacina.

The larvae feed on the leaves of Quercus variabilis. Mature larvae curve a leaf and fix it with silk. Pupation takes place near the edge of the folded leaf.[2]

References

  1. "Macrocilix at funet". Nic.funet.fi. 2008-07-18. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
  2. "Larval Morphology and Host Plants of Drepanidea (Lepidoptera: Drepanidae) in Southern Taiwan" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-12-19.


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