Epiphthora nivea explained
Epiphthora nivea is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Philpott in 1930. It is found in New Zealand,[1] where it has only been recorded from the Waitākere Ranges.
The larvae feed on Collospermum hastatum.[2]
Notes and References
- http://ftp.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/gelechioidea/gelechiidae/apatetrinae/apatetris/ funet.fi
- Web site: Environmental Impact Assessment of Aerial Spraying Btk in NZ for painted apple moth . 2015-10-16 . 2014-09-20 . https://archive.today/20140920003851/http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/pests-diseases/forests/painted-apple-moth/environmental-impact.htm . dead .