Immature stages of Lopharcha Diakonoff (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae, Chlidanotinae, Polyorthini), with description of a new species from Japan and an autapomorphy for the genus

Abstract

Immature stages of two species of Lopharcha Diakonoff are described. Immatures of L. psathyra Diakonoff feeding on Neolitsea sericea (Lauraceae) are illustrated for the first time. L. kinokuniana sp. nov. is described from Japan, with illustrations of the adult stage, including its genitalia, and of immature stages. The larvae rolled the leaves of Cinnamomum japonicum (Lauraceae). An autapomorphy for the genus is proposed on the basis of larval character.