Scientific name Mantua fulvosericea | Genus MantuaZimmerman, 1978 Rank Species | |
Mantua is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae. It contains only one species, Mantua fulvosericea, which is endemic to Kauai, Oahu, Molokai and Lanai.
The wingspan is 28–36 mm.
The larvae feed on Xylosma hawaiiense. They spin the leaves together.
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