Merophyas immersana
Species of moth
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Merophyas immersana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. The habitat consists of open areas, including pastures.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Merophyas |
| Species: | M. immersana |
| Binomial name | |
| Merophyas immersana | |
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The wingspan is about 14 mm.[3]
The larvae feed on Trifolium (including Trifolium repens), Lupinus and Malva species.
