Sagephora felix explained

Sagephora felix is a species of moth in the family Tineidae.^{[1] [2]} It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1914. This species is endemic to New Zealand and can be found in the north half of the North Island. It inhabits native forest and adults of the species are on the wing from December to May, in July and November.

Taxonomy

This species was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1914, using a specimen collected by George Hudson at Kaeo in January, and named Sagephora felix.^[3] In 1928 George Hudson discussed and illustrated this species using that name.^[4] The male holotype specimen is held in the Natural History Museum, London.

Description

This species was described by Meyrick as follows:

Distribution

This species is endemic to New Zealand.^[5] This species has been collected at its type locality Kaeo, as well as at Auckland and Wellington.

Habitat

This species inhabits native forest.

Behaviour

The adults of this species are on the wing December to May, July and November.^[6]

External links

• Image of type specimen of Sagephora felix.

Notes and References

1. 464.
2. Web site: Sagephora felix Meyrick, 1914. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand. 15 February 2018.
3. 114.
4. 342.
5. 342.
6. Web site: Sagephora felix Meyrick, 1914. 2022-02-10. www.gbif.org. en.