Erechthias crypsimima: taxon details and analytics

Domain
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Tineidae
Genus
Erechthias
Species
Erechthias crypsimima
Scientific Name
Erechthias crypsimima

Summary description from Wikipedia:

Erechthias crypsimima

Erechthias crypsimima is a species of moth in the family Tineidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1920. This species is endemic to New Zealand and has been observed in the North Island. This species inhabits native forest and has been observed in Nothofagus fusca forest. The larvae likely feed on either deceased plant detritus or tough leaves of plants such as palms or flax. Adults are on the wing commonly from January to March. During the day, adults are known to rest on tree trunks where the moth's colouration helps provide protection by camouflaging the moth.

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Erechthias crypsimima
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Erechthias crypsimima
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