Trachypepla cyphonias explained

Trachypepla cyphonias is a species of moth in the family Oecophoridae. It is endemic to New Zealand and has been collected in Wellington and Taranaki. Larvae of this species have been reared from kānuka leaf litter. Adults are on the wing in December. This species is classified as "At Risk, Naturally Uncommon" by the Department of Conservation.

Taxonomy

This species was described by Edward Meyrick in 1927 using a male specimen collected by George Hudson in Wellington on the hills on the eastern side of Wellington Harbour in December.[1] [2] Hudson discussed and illustrated the species in 1939.[3] The holotype specimen is held at the Natural History Museum, London.

Description

Meyrick described the species as follows:

Distribution

This species is endemic to New Zealand.[4] Along with its type locality, this specimen has also been collected at Egmont.[5]

Biology and life history

This species is on the wing in December. Larvae have been reared from trapped litter in kānuka.[6]

Host species and habitat

The preferred habitat of this species is open scrub.

Conservation status

This species has been classified as having the "At Risk, Naturally Uncommon" conservation status under the New Zealand Threat Classification System.[7] Brian H. Patrick suggested that this species is in need of further research.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Meyrick. Edward. 1927. Descriptions of New Zealand Lepidoptera.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 58. 313–316.
  2. Dugdale. J. S.. 1988. Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa. Fauna of New Zealand. 14. 106. 26 May 2018. 22 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190722101744/https://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/26324/FNZ14Dugdale1988.pdf. dead.
  3. Book: Hudson, G. V.. A supplement to the butterflies and moths of New Zealand.. Ferguson & Osborn. 1939. Wellington. 450. 9742724. George Hudson (entomologist).
  4. Web site: Trachypepla cyphonias Meyrick, 1927. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 2018-05-26.
  5. Web site: Moth, Oecophoridae. Puke Ariki Museum Libraries Tourist Information Taranaki New Zealand. en. 2018-05-26.
  6. Web site: NZTCS - Lepidoptera consultations. 2013. www.doc.govt.nz. 26 May 2018.
  7. Hoare. R.J.B.. Dugdale. J.S.. Edwards. E.D.. Gibbs. G.W.. Patrick. B.H.. Hitchmough. R.A.. Rolfe. J.R.. 2017. Conservation status of New Zealand butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera), 2015. New Zealand Threat Classification Series. 20. 8.

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