Pyrgotis chrysomela

Pyrgotis chrysomela is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. This species was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1914. It is endemic to New Zealand and has been observed in the North and South Islands. This species is associated with Mānuka as well as species in the genus Podocarpus. Larvae web together the leaves of their host species and then feed on new growth. Larvae have been reared on Podocarpus laetus and Podocarpus totara. Adults are on the wing most months of the year.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Pyrgotis chrysomela being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Epichorista siriana

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Tortricidae

Genus

Pyrgotis

Species

Pyrgotis chrysomela

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