Gadira (moth) explained

Gadira is a genus of moths of the family Crambidae.^[1] This genus is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was first described by Francis Walker in 1866 and named Gadira.^[2] The type species of this genus is Gadira acerella by original monotypy.^[3]

Description

Walker originally described this genus as follows:

Species

The species found in this genus are:^[4]

• Gadira acerella Walker, 1866
• Gadira leucophthalma (Meyrick, 1882)
• Gadira petraula (Meyrick, 1882)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gadira Walker, 1866 - Biota of NZ . 2022-11-06 . biotanz.landcareresearch.co.nz.
2. 1742.
3. 144.
4. 457.