Thallostoma Explained

Thallostoma is a genus of moths belonging to the family Tineidae.^{[1] [2]} It contains only one species, Thallostoma eurygrapha, which is endemic to New Zealand.^[3]

Description of species

The wingspan is 18–19 mm. The forewings are elongate and dark purplish-fuscous with whitish-ochreous markings. The hindwings are grey.^[4]

External links

• Image of type specimen of Thallostoma eurygrapha

Notes and References

1. 464.
2. Dugdale. J. S.. Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa. Fauna of New Zealand. 1988. 14. 65. 15 February 2018.
3. Web site: Thallostoma eurygrapha Meyrick, 1913. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 15 February 2018.
4. Meyrick. E.. 1913. Descriptions of New Zealand Lepidoptera.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 45. 22–29. Biodiversity Heritage Library.