Lysiphragma mixochlora explained

Lysiphragma mixochlora is a species of moth in the family Tineidae.^[1] It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1888. This species is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1888 using two specimens collected at Auckland and "Makatoku" (likely a misspelling of Makotuku) in December and March.^{[2] [3]} The lectotype specimen, collected in Auckland, is held at the Natural History Museum, London.

Description

Meyrick described this species as follows:

Distribution

L. mixochlora is endemic to New Zealand.^[4]

External links

• Image of type specimen of Lysiphragma mixochlora

Notes and References

1. 464.
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. 63.
4. Web site: Lysiphragma mixochlora Meyrick, 1888. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand. 14 February 2018.