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Dryadaula Pactolia
''Dryadaula pactolia'' is a species of moth in the family Tineidae. It was Species description, described by Edward Meyrick in 1901. This species is Endemism, endemic to New Zealand. but it is occasional in Europe (British Isles including Ireland , Germany Switzerland) The larva feeds on the fungus ''Zasmidium cellare'' found in wine cellars and breweries. References External links Image of adult moth''Dryadaula pactolia'' at UKmoths Tineidae Endemic fauna of New Zealand Moths described in 1901 Moths of New Zealand Taxa named by Edward Meyrick Endemic moths of New Zealand {{Tineidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Meyrick
Edward Meyrick (25 November 1854, in Ramsbury – 31 March 1938, at Thornhanger, Marlborough) was an English schoolmaster and amateur entomologist. He was an expert on microlepidoptera and some consider him one of the founders of modern microlepidoptera systematics. Life and work Edward Meyrick came from a Welsh clerical family and was born in Ramsbury on the Kennet to a namesake father. He was educated at Marlborough College and Trinity College, Cambridge. He actively pursued his hobby during his schooling, and one colleague stated in 1872 that Meyrick "has not left a lamp, a paling, or a tree unexamined in which a moth could possibly, at any stage of its existence, lie hid." Meyrick began publishing notes on microlepidopterans in 1875, but when in December, 1877 he gained a post at The King's School, Parramatta, New South Wales, there were greater opportunities for indulging his interest. He stayed in Australia for ten years (from 1877 until the end of 1886) working at Syd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |