Izatha minimira

Izatha minimira
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Oecophoridae
Genus: Izatha
Species: I. minimira
Binomial name
Izatha minimira
Hoare, 2010

Izatha minimira is a moth of the Oecophoridae family. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it is only known from the northern North Island, from Northland to the Bay of Plenty.[1]

The wingspan is about 12.5 mm for males and 13–17.5 mm for females. Adults have been recorded in January, February, March and April.

Etymology

The name refers to the superficial appearance of the moth, which resembles a miniature version of Izatha mira.

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