Izatha lignyarcha
| Izatha lignyarcha | |
|---|---|
| Moth observed at Alfredton Domain, Mastodon | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Oecophoridae |
| Genus: | Izatha |
| Species: | I. lignyarcha
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| Binomial name | |
| Izatha lignyarcha Hoare, 2010
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Izatha lignyarcha is a moth of the family Oecophoridae. This species was first described in 2010. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Taxonomy
This species was first described by Robert Hoare in 2010. The holotype specimen, collected at the Stratford Plateau at Mount Taranaki, is held at Te Papa.[1]
Description
The wingspan is 24.5–30 mm for males and 24–31 mm for females.
Distribution
This species has been collected at higher altitudes on the North Island volcanoes (Mount Taranaki and Mount Ruapehu), as well as in Taupō and Masterton.[1]
Behaviour
Adults have been recorded on the wing from October to February.[2]
References
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- ^ a b Robert Hoare (2 September 2010). "Izatha (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea: Oecophoridae)". Fauna of New Zealand. 65. Illustrator: Birgit E. Rhode. Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research: 48–49. doi:10.7931/J2/FNZ.65. ISSN 0111-5383. OCLC 698473812. Wikidata Q44975107.
- ^ "Izatha lignyarcha". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2 March 2025.