Lysiphragma epixyla explained

Lysiphragma epixyla is a species of moth in the family Tineidae.^[1] It is endemic to New Zealand. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1888 using specimens collected from Wellington, Lake Wakatipu and Invercargill in December and January.^{[2] [3]} Meyrick notes that this moth can usually be found at rest on tree trunks. This species is endemic to New Zealand.^[4]

Hosts

The larvae of this species feed on dead wood.^[5]

External links

• Image of type specimen of Lysiphragma epixyla
• Citizen science images of moth

Notes and References

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2. Meyrick. Edward. 1888. Descriptions on New Zealand Tineina. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. en. 20. 77–106. Biodiversity Heritage Library.
3. Dugdale. J. S.. Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa. Fauna of New Zealand. 1988. 14. 62. 13 February 2018.
4. Web site: Lysiphragma epixyla Meyrick, 1888. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand. 13 February 2018.
5. Web site: 2011 . Lysiphragma epixyla Meyrick, 1888 . 2023-11-28 . plant-synz.landcareresearch.co.nz.