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Phaeosaces
''Phaeosaces'' is a genus of moths belonging to the family Depressariidae, endemic to New Zealand New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island count .... It has been considered to be a synonym of '' Cryptolechia'' until reinstated as a valid genus by John S. Dugdale (1988).Dugdale, J.S. 1988: Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa. ''Fauna of New Zealand'', (14Extract and PDF[See p. 98; 'Note. ''Cryptolechia'' Zeller is based on ''C. straminella'' Zeller from South Africa, the ♂ genitalia of which bear no resemblance to those of New Zealand species (nor Nearctic species; see figures in Hodges 1974). ''Phaeosaces'' is available, and is here revived, as a generic name for New Zealand species'] Species *''Phaeosaces apocrypta'' Meyrick, 1885 *''Phaeosaces coar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phaeosaces Coarctatella
''Phaeosaces coarctatella'' is a species of moth in the family Oecophoridae. It is Endemism, endemic to New Zealand and can be found throughout the country. The preferred habitat of this species is native forest however they can also be found in domestic gardens. Larvae shelter in hollow twigs or under bark and emerge at night to browse on lichens. They pupate within their shelter. Adults are on the wing from September to January and are variable in their appearance. They vary both in colour, from reddish brown to a greenish yellow shade, and also in the extent of the black marking on their forewings. They are nocturnal and are attracted to light. Taxonomy This species was first described by Francis Walker (entomologist), Francis Walker using specimens collected in Nelson, New Zealand, Nelson by T. R. Oxley and named ''Cryptolechia coarctatella''. In 1988 J. S. Dugdale placed this species in the genus ''Phaeosaces'' and at the same time synonymised ''Phaeosaces liochroa'' with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
