Lorita scarificata
Lorita scarificata, the chrysanthemum flower borer, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is native to North America (where it has been recorded from Florida and California) and is an introduced species in Hawaii.
| Lorita scarificata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Lorita |
| Species: | L. scarificata |
| Binomial name | |
| Lorita scarificata (Meyrick, 1917) | |
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The wingspan is 10–12 mm.
The larvae have been recorded feeding on Chrysanthemum blossoms, Cuscuta californica and green bell pepper.
Etymology
A synonym of Lorita scarificata, Lorita abornana, was named for composer, performer and pianist Lora Aborn.
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