Glaucocharis pyrsophanes explained

Glaucocharis pyrsophanes is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1882. It is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1882 and named Diptychophora pyrsophanes.[2] Meyrick gave a fuller description of this species in 1883.[3] The female lectotype, collected at the Wellington Botanic Garden by Meyrick, is held at the Natural History Museum, London.[4]

Description

Meyrick described this species as follows:

Distribution

This species is endemic to New Zealand.[5]

Behaviour

Adults of this moth are known to pollinate Leptospermum scoparium and Helichrysum selago.

Notes and References

  1. 457.
  2. 186.
  3. 11-12.
  4. 145.
  5. Web site: NZOR Name Details - Glaucocharis pyrsophanes (Meyrick, 1882). www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 20 January 2018.