Cryptoptila australana
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Cryptoptila |
| Species: | C. australana
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| Binomial name | |
| Cryptoptila australana | |
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Cryptoptila australana, commonly known as the elderberry leaf roller,[2] is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae.[1][2] It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, and South Australia.[2]
The wingspan is about 30 mm. The larvae feed on Polyscias sambucifolia (elderberry panax) and Telopea speciosissima (waratah).[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Gilligan, T. M.; Baixeras, J. & Brown, J. W. (2018). "Cryptoptila australana (Lewin, 1805)". World Catalogue of the Tortricidae (Ver. 4.0). Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (3 December 2020). "Cryptoptila australana (Lewin, 1805)". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 17 June 2025.