Izatha acmonias

(Izatha acmonias)

Description

Izatha acmonias is a moth of the Oecophoridae family. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it is known from the western South Island. The wingspan is 21–28.5 mm for males and 23–35 mm for females. Adults have been recorded in November, December and January. The larvae probably feed on dead Hoheria lyallii.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Oecophoridae
Genus:Izatha
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