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Ichneutica Sapiens
''Ichneutica sapiens'' is a moth of the family Noctuidae. This species is Endemism, endemic to New Zealand. ''I. sapiens'' is found in the central North Island, in the South Island in Westland District, Westland and also the southern parts of the South Island, and in Stewart Island / Rakiura, Stewart Island. This species inhabits wetland habitat but its life history is unknown as are the host species of its larvae. The adult moths are on the wing between December and early January and are attracted to sugar traps and to light. ''I. sapiens'' is very similar in appearance to Ichneutica micrastra, ''I. micrastra'' but is a smaller moth with a shorter wingspan, has differently formed Antenna (biology), antennae and slightly different forewing markings. Taxonomy This species was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1929 using a male specimen collected by George Hudson (entomologist), George Hudson at Waiouru in December. Meyrick originally named the species ''Aletia sapiens''. The ... [...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] |