Platyptilia charadrias explained

Platyptilia charadrias is a moth of the family Pterophoridae.^[1] It is found in New Zealand, where it is known from the high mountains of the South Island's main divide.

The larvae possibly feed on Cassinia species.

Notes and References

1. Meyrick . Edward . 1885 . Description of New Zealand Microlepidoptera. V [VI]. Pyralidina [abstract]. ]. New Zealand Journal of Science . 2 . 346–348 . Biodiversity Heritage Library.