Subfamily

Tortricinae (Tortricine leafroller moths)

Epiphyas postvittana. Photo: (c) Ben Sale, some rights reserved (CC BY)

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The Tortricinae are the nominate subfamily of tortrix moths. Commonly referred to as leafrollers, as the larvae build shelters by folding or rolling leaves of the food plant, the tortricinae include several notable pests as well species used as biological control agents against invasive weeds.

Humboldt Life
- Kingdom: Animalia (Animals)
  - Phylum: Arthropoda (Arthropods)
    - Subphylum: Hexapoda (Hexapods)
      - Class: Insecta (Insects)
        Subclass: Pterygota (Winged and once-winged insects)
        Order: Lepidoptera (Butterflies and moths)
        Superfamily: Tortricoidea (Tortricid leafroller moths and allies)
        Family: Tortricidae (Tortricid leafroller moths)
        Subfamily: Tortricinae (Tortricine leafroller moths)
        Tribe: Archipini (4)
        Tribe: Tortricini (1)
        Tribe: Sparganothini (1)

Subtaxa

Tribe: Archipini

Tribe: Tortricini

Tribe: Sparganothini

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