Tortricinae
Tortricinae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Tortricoidea
- Family: Tortricidae
- Subfamily: Tortricinae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tortricinae: /tɔrˈtɹɪsɪniː/
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Summary
The Tortricinae are the nominate subfamily of tortrix moths, commonly referred to as leafrollers, recognized for larval behavior of folding or rolling leaves of food plants. They encompass various pest species as well as beneficial species for biological control.
Diet
Members of this subfamily tend to be polyphagous.
Ecosystem Role
tortricinae include several notable pests as well as species used as biological control agents against invasive weeds.
Tags
- Tortricinae
- leafrollers
- Tortricidae
- tortrix moths