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Epichorista
''Epichorista'' is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae The Tortricinae are the nominate subfamily of tortrix moths. Commonly referred to as leafrollers, as the larvae build shelters by folding or rolling leaves of the food plant, the tortricinae include several notable pests as well species used as ... of the family Tortricidae. Species *'' Epichorista abdita'' Philpott, 1924 *'' Epichorista aethocoma'' Meyrick, 1923 *'' Epichorista allogama'' (Meyrick, 1914) *'' Epichorista armigera'' Diakonoff, 1956 * '' Epichorista aspistana'' (Meyrick, 1882) *'' Epichorista benevola'' Meyrick, 1920 *'' Epichorista crypsidora'' (Meyrick, 1909) *'' Epichorista elephantina'' (Meyrick, 1885) *'' Epichorista emphanes'' (Meyrick, 1902) *'' Epichorista eribola'' (Meyrick, 1889) *'' Epichorista fraudulenta'' (Philpott, 1928) *'' Epichorista hemionana'' (Meyrick, 1883) *'' Epichorista lindsayi'' Philpott, 1928 *'' Epichorista mesosceptra'' Meyrick, 1920 *'' Epichorista mimica' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epichorista Tenebrosa
''Epichorista tenebrosa'' is a species of moth in the family Tortricidae. This species is endemic to New Zealand. It is found in Otago and has been collected in tussock grassland habitats. It is a late autumn emerging moth and adults are on the wing in February. It is classified as "At Risk, Relict'" by the Department of Conservation. Taxonomy This species was first described by Alfred Philpott in 1917 from a specimen collected at Ben Lomond by Charles E. Clarke in February. George Hudson discussed and illustrated this species in his 1928 book ''The Butterflies and Moths of New Zealand''. The genus level classification of New Zealand endemic moths within ''Epichorista'' is regarded as unsatisfactory and is under revision. As such this species is currently also known as ''Epichorista'' (s.l.) ''tenebrosa''. The type specimen is held at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Description Philpott described the species as follows: Distribution This species is endemic to New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epichorista Lindsayi
''Epichorista lindsayi'' is a species of moth in the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to New Zealand. This species is classified as Nationally Endangered by the Department of Conservation. Taxonomy This species was first described by Alfred Philpott in 1928 and named after its collector Stuart Lindsay. Lindsay collected two males of the species at Little River on 29 January 1928. George Vernon Hudson described and illustrated the species in his 1939 publication ''A supplement to the butterflies and moths of New Zealand''. The genus level classification of New Zealand endemic moths within the genus ''Epichorista'' is regarded as unsatisfactory and is under revision. As such this species is currently also known as ''Epichorista'' (s.l.) ''lindsayi''. The type specimen is held at the Canterbury Museum. Description ''E. lindsayi'' is very similar in appearance to ''Eurythecta eremana'' but can be distinguished by the differences in the venational structure of its wings. D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epichorista Emphanes
''Epichorista emphanes'', the beech leafroller, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand. The wingspan is about 14 mm. Adult females are highly variable in appearance. The larvae have been recorded feeding on ''Nothofagus solandri ''Nothofagus solandri'' var. ''solandri'', commonly called black beech, is a variety of the tree species ''Nothofagus solandri'', endemic to New Zealand. Black beech occurs on both the North and the South Island at low altitudes up to the mounta ...''. References Moths described in 1902 Epichorista Moths of New Zealand Endemic fauna of New Zealand Endemic moths of New Zealand {{Archipini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epichorista Aspistana
''Epichorista aspistana'' is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to New Zealand and has been collected in Canterbury and Otago. This species inhabits moist grassy areas at altitudes ranging from sea level to 1650m. Larvae feed on species within the genus '' Acaena.'' Adults are on the wing in November to February. Taxonomy This species was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1882 using specimens collected by J. D. Enys at Porters Pass and named ''Proselena aspistana''. Meyrick went on to give a fuller description of the species in 1883. In 1911 Meyrick placed this species in the genus ''Epichorista''. George Hudson, in 1928, discussed and illustrated this species in his book ''The butterflies and moths of New Zealand''. In 1988 J. S. Dugdale confirmed this placement. In 2010 this placement was again confirmed by Robert Hoare The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epichorista Eribola
''Epichorista eribola'' is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is endemic to New Zealand and has been collected on the Westcoast of the South Island. The adults of this species are on the wing in January and inhabit damp forests. Taxonomy This species was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1889 and named ''Proselena eribola''. In 1911 Meyrick placed this species in the genus ''Epichorista''. In 1928 George Hudson illustrated and discussed this species under that name. The male lectotype specimen, collected at Ōtira River The Ōtira River is located in the central South Island of New Zealand. It rises on the slopes of Mount Rolleston in the Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana, and flows north for , passing through the town of Otira before joining the Taramakau ..., is held at the Natural History Museum, London. Description Distribution ''E. eribola'' is endemic to New Zealand. It has been collected at its type locality of Ōtira River as well as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epichorista Mimica
''Epichorista mimica'' is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand. References Moths described in 1930 Epichorista Moths of New Zealand Endemic fauna of New Zealand Endemic moths of New Zealand {{Archipini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epichorista Abdita
''Epichorista abdita'' is a species of moth in the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand. The wingspan is 11.5–13 mm. The forewings are bright ochreous reddish with obscure markings, consisting of five to six fuscous dots on the basal half of the costa and traces of leaden-white fasciae. The hindwings are dark fuscous. References Moths described in 1924 Epichorista Moths of New Zealand {{Archipini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epichorista Siriana
''Epichorista siriana'' is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand. The wingspan is 10.5–12 mm for males and about 14 mm for females. The forewings deep brownish ochreous, mixed with dark fuscous in males. The hindwings are blackish. In female, the forewings are reddish ochreous, with a few dark fuscous scales. The hindwings of the females are whitish. References Moths described in 1881 Epichorista Moths of New Zealand {{Archipini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epichorista Crypsidora
''Epichorista crypsidora'' is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Zealand. The wingspan is about 13 mm. The forewings are ochreous brown, anteriorly mixed with whitish-grey ochreous towards the costa. The markings are dark purplish leaden, edged with scattered whitish-grey ochreous scales. The hindwings are dark fuscous, becoming blackish posteriorly. References Moths described in 1909 Epichorista Moths of New Zealand {{Archipini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epichorista Psoropis
''Epichorista psoropis'' is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Kenya. References Endemic moths of Kenya Moths described in 1920 Epichorista {{Archipini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
