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Ctenopseustis fraterna

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Ctenopseustis fraterna

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Ctenopseustis fraterna, the brownheaded leafroller, is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in New Zealand, where it has been recorded from the North Island only. The common name is also used for the related species Ctenopseustis herana and Ctenopseustis obliquana.

Adults have a dark chocolate, purplish or chocolate/orange brown/ash colour pattern.

The larvae feed on Cyathea dealbata, Cyathea smithii, Dicksonia fibrosa, Dicksonia squarrosa and Sticherus cunninghamii.

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Ctenopseustis fraterna Wikipedia


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