Euchersadaula lathriopa explained

Euchersadaula lathriopa is a moth of the family Oecophoridae.[1] It was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1905.[2] [3] This species is endemic to New Zealand.[4]

Taxonomy

This species was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1905 using specimens collected in Wellington, Nelson and the Mount Arthur plateau in January.

Description

Meyrick described this species was described as follows:

Distribution

This species is found throughout the North Island and as far south as Christchurch in the South Island.[5]

Habitat

This species inhabits native forest.

Behaviour

Adult moths are on the wing in January.

Notes and References

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  4. Web site: Euchersadaula lathriopa (Meyrick, 1905) . 2022-05-01 . www.nzor.org.nz.
  5. 273.