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Planotortrix flammea is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
This species was first described in 1956 by John Salmon using a specimen collected by him at Homer Forks Fiordland in mid January.[2][3] Salmon named the species Bactra flammea.[2] In 1966, John S. Dugdale placed this species with the genus Planotortrix.[4]
The colour pattern of the adults is purple brown or orange brown.[5] There is a dark purple brown dot in the forewing disc.[2] The hindwings are whitish ochreous with a distinct purple or orange fringe.[5] It has been noted that the type population is more orange in appearance other populations.[5]
This species is endemic to New Zealand.[1][6] It can be found in Gisborne, Taupo, Taranaki, Nelson, Buller, North and Mid Canterbury, Mackenzie country and Fiordland.[5] The species inhabits coastal to alpine habitat.[5]
The larvae feed on Veronica odora, Veronica salicifolia, Veronica stricta and Veronica subalpina.[5] Other hosts include Veronica elliptica and Veronica pauciramosa.[7]
Planotortrix flammea is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Planotortrix flammea is een vlinder uit de familie van de bladrollers (Tortricidae).[1] De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1956 door Salmon.
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