Elachista sagittifera explained

Elachista sagittifera is a species of moth in the family Elachistidae. It was described by Alfred Philpott in 1927. It is endemic to New Zealand and is known from Arthur's Pass. It is similar in appearance to Elachista thallophora. Adults are on the wing in February.

Taxonomy

This species was first described by Alfred Phipott in 1927 using specimens collected by himself and Stewart Lindsay at Arthur's Pass in February.[1] The holotype specimen is held in the Canterbury Museum.[2]

Description

Philpott originally described this species as follows:

This species is similar in appearance to Elachista thallophora but differs in how the stripes are arranged on the forewings.

Distribution

This species is endemic to New Zealand.[3] [4] It is known from Arthur's Pass.[5]

Behaviour

Adults are on the wing in February.

Notes and References

  1. 84-85.
  2. 112.
  3. Web site: Elachista sagittifera Philpott, 1927. 2021-11-07. www.nzor.org.nz.
  4. Web site: Savela . Markku . 9 June 2020 . Elachista sagittifera Philpott, 1927 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . 13 September 2020.
  5. 458.