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''Leucinodes cordalis'', the poroporo fruit borer or eggfruit caterpillar, is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It is found in New Zealand, 
The length of the forewings is 13.5–15 mm. The forewings are off white with brown tips, as well as a pattern of pale brown blotches. There are two generations per year in New Zealand. In Australia, there may be more generations.
The larvae feed on '' Solanum melongena'', '' Solanum muricatum'', '' Solanum aviculare'', '' Solanum lycopersicum'', ''Microlepidoptera on Solanaceae
/ref> The larvae are bright pink and reach a length of about 20 mm.
Australia
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and Indonesia (Sulawesi
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). In Australia, it has been reported from Norfolk Island
Norfolk Island (, ; Norfuk: ''Norf'k Ailen'') is an external territory of Australia located in the Pacific Ocean between New Zealand and New Caledonia, directly east of Australia's Evans Head and about from Lord Howe Island. Together with ...
, the Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. The species was first described by Henry Doubleday in 1843.
The length of the forewings is 13.5–15 mm. The forewings are off white with brown tips, as well as a pattern of pale brown blotches. There are two generations per year in New Zealand. In Australia, there may be more generations.
The larvae feed on '' Solanum melongena'', '' Solanum muricatum'', '' Solanum aviculare'', '' Solanum lycopersicum'', ''Solanum esuriale
''Solanum esuriale'' is a species of perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia.
Other names
Most commonly called quena (may also be spelled quenna), ''S. esuriale'' is often grouped with bush tomatoes. However, it should not be confused ...
'', '' Solanum americanum'', '' Solanum tuberosum'', '' Capsicum annuum'', '' Datura wrightii'' and '' Datura stramonium''. They bore into the fruit of their host plant and feed on the flesh and seeds./ref> The larvae are bright pink and reach a length of about 20 mm.
References
Spilomelinae Moths described in 1843 Moths of Australia Moths of New Zealand {{Crambidae-stub