Izatha minimira
Izatha minimira | |
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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 from January through April.
Etymology
The name refers to the superficial appearance of the moth, which resembles a miniature version of Izatha mira.
References
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