Prepalla austrina explained

Prepalla austrina is a moth of the family Oecophoridae.[1] It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1914 under the name Saropla austrina. Meyrick later moved the species into the genus Oxythecta. However in 1997 its taxonomy was reconsidered by Ian Francis Bell Common and the species was included in the genus Prepalla.[1] It is endemic to New Zealand[2] [3] and is present in Otago.[4] The host plant for this moth is Leucopogon fraseri.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Hoare. Robert J. B.. 24 December 2005. Hierodoris (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Gelechoidea: Oecophoridae), and overview of Oecophoridae.. Fauna of New Zealand. 54. 1–102.
  2. 462.
  3. Web site: NZOR Name Details - Prepalla austrina (Meyrick, 1914). www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand. 30 March 2018.
  4. Web site: Conroys Road Inland Saline Wetland Complex. www.orc.govt.nz. en. 2018-03-30.
  5. Patrick. B. H.. 1992. Supplement to the Lepidoptera of the Mackenzie Country with recommendations on their conservation.. New Zealand Entomologist. 15. 1. 48–58. 10.1080/00779962.1992.9722629. 10.1.1.534.4540.

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