Family
Tortricidae (Tortricid leafroller moths)
Endothenia hebesana. Photo: (c) Diane P. Brooks, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
The Tortricidae are a family of moths, commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths, in the order Lepidoptera. This large family has over 10,350 species described, and is the sole member of the superfamily Tortricoidea., although the genus Heliocosma is sometimes placed within this superfamily. Many of these are economically important pests. Olethreutidae is a junior synonym. The typical resting posture is with the wings folded back, producing a rather rounded profile.
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Humboldt Life
- Kingdom: Animalia (Animals)
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