Hydriomena rixata explained

Hydriomena rixata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae.^[1] It was first described in 1875.^[2] This species is endemic to New Zealand.^[3] The classification of New Zealand endemic moths within the genus Hydriomena is regarded as unsatisfactory and in need of revision.^[4] As such this species is currently also known as Hydriomena (s.l.) rixata. The adults of this moth are known to pollinate Dracophyllum acerosum.

Notes and References

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3. Web site: Hydriomena rixata (Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875) . 2022-05-01 . www.nzor.org.nz.
4. Web site: Hoare . R. J. B. . Rhode . B. E. . Emmerson . A. W. . 2012 . Larger moths of New Zealand: Image gallery and online guide. Notes on families and subfamilies of larger moths included in this guide. . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20190924203220/https://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/resources/identification/animals/large-moths/notes-on-families-and-subfamilies-of-larger-moths-included-in-this-guide . 24 September 2019 . 27 April 2022 . Landcare Research.