Phaeosaces compsotypa explained

Phaeosaces compsotypa is a species of moth. It is endemic to New Zealand.^[1] The species has been known as Cryptolechia compsotypa until Phaeosaces was reinstated as a valid genus by John S. Dugdale in 1988.^[2]

Notes and References

1. New Zealand Organisms Register (2015). Phaeosaces compsotypa Meyrick, 1885 record contributed by NZIB and NZAC (Content Providers). Date of Access 2015-11-09
2. Dugdale, J.S. 1988: Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa. Fauna of New Zealand, (14) Extract and PDF [See p. 98; 'Note. ''Cryptolechia'' Zeller is based on ''C. straminella'' Zeller from South Africa, the ♂ genitalia of which bear no resemblance to those of New Zealand species (nor Nearctic species; see figures in Hodges 1974). ''Phaeosaces'' is available, and is here revived, as a generic name for New Zealand species']