Pyrgotis plagiatana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae.

[3] It is a variable species, differing much in the intensity of colouring.

The forewings are whitish, suffused with pale ochreous, becoming darker towards the inner margin.

The hindwings are whitish, faintly tinged with ochreous at the apex and spotted with grey.

[5] including Carmichaelia species, Coriaria arborea, Fuchsia excorticata, Veronica elliptica, Veronica stricta, Veronica subalpina, Melicope simplex, Metrosideros species, Ozothamnus leptophyllus, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Tupeia antarctica, Pinus radiata and Ulex europaeus.