Ephysteris silignitis

[Rodney Collins]

Does anyone have or know of information about Ephysteris silignitis
(Turner); Gelechiidae, Gelechinae. I'm interested in finding out more about
life cycle, ecology etc. As far as I can find out, it is confined to
Australia and other members of this genus have been described previously.
We noted larvae present in stems of wheat last Winter, boring up through
the centre of the stem resulting in dead heads throughout the crop, but at
low levels. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks 
Rod Collins
Queensland Department of Primary Industries.
Biloela, Queensland, Australia.

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