Australothis Volatilis
''Australothis volatilis'', also known as the fuzzweed moth, is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae. It is endemic to New Zealand. This species has been classified as critically endangered by the Department of Conservation. Taxonomy This species was discovered by Brian H. Patrick in Central Otago in 1989. It was first described by him and his colleague M. Matthews in 1998. Distribution ''A. volatilis'' is endemic to New Zealand. It has been found in only six sites in Central Otago and the Mackenzie Basin. Host plants The larvae of this species feed on '' Vittadinia'' species. The natural host of ''A. volatilis'' appears to be the white fuzzweed herb '' Vittadinia australis''. This plant is also endemic to New Zealand and is itself in need of conservation. The caterpillars of ''A. volatilis'' feed on the flowerheads, leaves and developing seeds of the plant. Larvae have also been seen feeding on the exotic species '' Vittadinia gracilis'' but it is unknown whether ...
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