Izatha haumu
| Izatha haumu | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Oecophoridae |
| Genus: | Izatha |
| Species: | I. haumu |
| Binomial name | |
| Izatha haumu Hoare, 2010 | |
Izatha haumu (Maori name Pepepepe haumu o Ngāti Kuri) is a moth of the Oecophoridae family. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it is known from the Aupouri peninsula of Northland.[1]
The wingspan is 18–22 mm for males and about 23 mm for females. Adults have been recorded in October and November..
Etymology
The Māori word haumu means hairy and refers to the grizzled appearance of the moth.