Herbivore Report With Reasons


Host plants of a herbivore - Information from Plant-SyNZ (http://plant-synz.landcareresearch.co.nz/index.asp)
All except overseas plant species selected. Report created on 21/05/2024 5:31:15 AM
Grouped alphabetically

Herbivore species: Planotortrix excessana (Walker, 1863), Tortricidae, Lepidoptera (Moth or Butterfly)
moth; caterpillars web together and feed on leaves; may also feed on seeds Biostatus: endemic

Plant species and reliability score: 0-10. 10 indicating excellent evidence for the association_

10 Acer pseudoplatanus L., Sapindaceae (Soap berry family), Sapindales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Exotic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared from host host plant (J Dugdale 1994, horttort database) Scored by: N.A. Martin on 12 Nov 2002

10 Actinidia deliciosa (A.Chev.) C.F.Liang & A.R.Ferguson, Actinidiaceae (Kiwifruit family), Ericales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Exotic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: listed as a host plant (Steven 1991) Reference Scored by: N.A. Martin on unknown

10 Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn., Betulaceae (Birch family), Fagales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Exotic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: adult moths reared from larvae found on host plant (Suckling et al 1998) Reference Scored by: N.A. Martin on unknown

10 Castanea sativa Miller, Fagaceae (Beech family), Fagales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Exotic, Sometimes present, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared from host plant (J Dugdale 1994, horttort database) Scored by: N.A. Martin on 12 Nov 2002

10 Citrus aurantium L., Rutaceae (Rue family), Sapindales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus:
Reasons for score: reared from host plant (J Dugdale 1994, horttort database) Scored by: N.A. Martin on 12 Nov 2002

10 Citrus limon (L.) Burm.f., Rutaceae (Rue family), Sapindales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Exotic, Sometimes present, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared from host plant (J Dugdale 1994, horttort database) Scored by: N.A. Martin on 12 Nov 2002

10 Cordyline indivisa (G.Forst.) Endl., Asparagaceae (Asparagus family), Asparagales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Endemic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared from host plant (J Dugdale 1994, horttort database) Scored by: N.A. Martin on 12 Nov 2002

10 Cytisus scoprarius (L.) Link, Leguminosae (Pea family), Fabales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Exotic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: adult moths reared from larvae found on host plant (Suckling et al 1998) Reference Scored by: N.A. Martin on unknown

10 Dicksonia squarrosa (G.Forst.) Sw., Dicksoniaceae (Dicksonia tree fern family), Cyatheales, Polypodiopsida, Pteridophyta
Biostatus: Endemic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared from host plant (J Dugdale 1994, horttort database) Scored by: N.A. Martin on 12 Nov 2002

10 Fuchsia excorticata (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) L.f., Onagraceae (Fuchsia family), Myrtales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Endemic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared from host plant (J Dugdale 1994, horttort database) Scored by: N.A. Martin on 12 Nov 2002

10 Griselinia littoralis Raoul, Griseliniaceae (Griselinia family), Apiales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Endemic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared from host plant (J Dugdale 1994, horttort database) Scored by: N.A. Martin on 12 Nov 2002

10 Ileostylus micranthus (Hook.f.) Tiegh., Loranthaceae (Mistletoe family), Santalales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Endemic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared from host plant (Patrick & Dugdale 1997) Reference Scored by: N.A. Martin on unknown

7 Lonicera japonica Thunb., Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle family), Dipsacales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Exotic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: moths reared from larvae on host plant (Waipara et al 2005), not common in a survey, moth species name not confirmed Reference Scored by: N.A. Martin on 10 Apr 2010

10 Melicytus ramiflorus J.R.Forst. & G.Forst., Violaceae (Violet family), Malpighiales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Non-endemic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared from host plant (J Dugdale 1994, horttort database) Scored by: N.A. Martin on 12 Nov 2002

10 Metrosideros diffusa (G.Forst.) Sm., Myrtaceae (Myrtle family), Myrtales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Endemic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared from host plant (J Dugdale 1994, horttort database) Scored by: N.A. Martin on 12 Nov 2002

9 Metrosideros excelsa Sol. ex Gaertn., Myrtaceae (Myrtle family), Myrtales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Endemic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: recorded feeding on leaves of host plant (Hutchinson 1992) Reference Scored by: N.A. Martin on unknown

9 Metrosideros umbellata Cav,, Myrtaceae (Myrtle family), Myrtales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Endemic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: listed as a host plant (J Dugdale in Wardle 1971) Reference Scored by: N.A. Martin on 08 Oct 2007

10 Olearia hectorii Hook.f., Compositae (Daisy family), Asterales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Endemic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared from host plant (Patrick 2000) Reference Scored by: N.A. Martin on 06 Oct 2002

10 Peraxilla colensoi (Hook.f.) Tiegh., Loranthaceae (Mistletoe family), Santalales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Endemic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared from host plant (Patrick & Dugdale 1997) Reference Scored by: N.A. Martin on unknown

10 Peraxilla tetrapetala (L.f.) Tiegh., Loranthaceae (Mistletoe family), Santalales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Endemic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared from host plant (Patrick & Dugdale 1997) Reference Scored by: N.A. Martin on unknown

9 Pinus radiata D. Don, Pinaceae (Pine family), Pinales, Pinopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Exotic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: listed as feeding on host plant (Rawlings 1961), moth given as Tortrix excessana; specimens need to be compared with modern revision of species concept Reference Scored by: N.A. Martin on unknown

10 Plantago lanceolata L., Plantaginaceae (Plantain family), Lamiales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Exotic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: adult moths reared from larvae found on host plant (Suckling et al 1998) Reference Scored by: N.A. Martin on unknown

10 Populus nigra L., Salicaceae (Willow family), Malpighiales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Exotic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: adult moths reared from larvae found on host plant (Suckling et al 1998) Reference Scored by: N.A. Martin on unknown

10 Prunus ×domestica L., Rosaceae (Rose family), Rosales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Exotic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared from host plant (J Dugdale 1994, horttort database) Scored by: N.A. Martin on 12 Nov 2002

10 Prunus armeniaca L., Rosaceae (Rose family), Rosales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Exotic, Sometimes present, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared from host plant (J Dugdale 1994, horttort database) Scored by: N.A. Martin on 12 Nov 2002

10 Prunus laurocerasus L., Rosaceae (Rose family), Rosales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Exotic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared from host plant (J Dugdale 1994, horttort database) Scored by: N.A. Martin on 12 Nov 2002

10 Prunus persica (L.) Batsch., Rosaceae (Rose family), Rosales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Exotic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared from host plant (J Dugdale 1994, horttort database) Scored by: N.A. Martin on 12 Nov 2002

7 Pseudopanax sp., Araliaceae (Ivy family), Apiales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus:
Reasons for score: reared from host plant (J Dugdale 1994, horttort database), plant species name not given Scored by: N.A. Martin on 12 Nov 2002

10 Pseudowintera colorata (Raoul) Dandy, Winteraceae (Horopito family), Canellales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Endemic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared from host plant (J Dugdale 1994, horttort database) Scored by: N.A. Martin on 12 Nov 2002

10 Ribes nigrum L., Grossulariaceae (Gooseberry family), Saxifragales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Exotic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared from host plant (J Dugdale 1994, horttort database) Scored by: N.A. Martin on 12 Nov 2002

10 Rumex obtusifolius L., Polygonaceae (Dock family), Caryophyllales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Exotic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: adult moths reared from larvae found on host plant (Suckling et al 1998) Reference Scored by: N.A. Martin on unknown

10 Salix ×fragilis L., Salicaceae (Willow family), Malpighiales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Exotic, Wild, New Zealand, Webb, C. J.; Sykes, W. R.; Garnock-Jones, P. J. 1988: Flora of New Zealand. Vol. IV. Naturalised Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, Dicotyledons.Christchurch, New Zealand, Bota
Reasons for score: adult moths reared from larvae found on host plant (Suckling et al 1998) Reference Scored by: N.A. Martin on unknown

10 Trifolium repens L., Leguminosae (Pea family), Fabales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Exotic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: adult moths reared from larvae found on host plant (Suckling et al 1998) Reference Scored by: N.A. Martin on unknown

10 Ulex europaeus L., Leguminosae (Pea family), Fabales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Exotic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: adult moths reared from larvae found on host plant (Suckling et al 1998) Reference Scored by: N.A. Martin on unknown

10 Urtica ferox G.Forst., Urticaceae (Nettle family), Rosales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Endemic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared from host plant (J Dugdale 1994, horttort database) Scored by: N.A. Martin on 12 Nov 2002