Erechthias chasmatias

Last updated

Erechthias chasmatias
Erechthias chasmatias Meyrick, 1880.jpg
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tineidae
Genus: Erechthias
Species:
E. chasmatias
Binomial name
Erechthias chasmatias
Meyrick, 1880 [1]
Synonyms [2]
  • Hectacma chasmatias(Meyrick, 1880)

Erechthias chasmatias is a species of moth in the family Tineidae. [3] It was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1880. This species is endemic to New Zealand and is found in the North Island. This species inhabits native bush. Adults are on the wing from October to April and have been collected by beating small trees and foliage.

Contents

Taxonomy

It was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1880 using two male specimens taken in forest at the Wellington Botanic Garden in January and named Erechthias chasmatias. [4] [2] In 1915 Meyrick placed this species in the genus Hectacma. [5] In 1927 Philpott studied and illustrated the male genitalia of this species. [6] George Hudson discussed and illustrated this species in his 1928 book The butterflies and moths of New Zealand under that name. [7] In 1988 John S. Dugdale synonymised Hectacma with the genus Erechthias and thus this species returned to the name Erechthias chasmatias. [2] The male lectotype is held at the Natural History Museum, London. [2]

Description

Illustration by Hudson. Fig 17 MA I437897 TePapa Plate-XXXVI-The-butterflies full (cropped).jpg
Illustration by Hudson.

Meyrick described this species as follows:

♂. 6+1⁄2" Head white. Palpi white, second joint of labial palpi dark fuscous above, beneath with loose scales, terminal joint loosely haired. Antennae whitish, obsoletely annulated with darker. Thorax white, lateral and anterior margins dark fuscous. Abdomen ochreous-whitish. Legs whitish, anterior tibiae and tarsi blackish above, middle tarsi with dark fuscous rings at base of joints. Fore-wings white, with dark fuscous markings; a broad streak along inner margin from base to beyond middle, where it is attenuated and bent upwards, ending on disc beyond middle; a slender straight line from base of costa through disc to apex, interrupted at 3⁄4, beyond which it becomes much broader, containing a black longitudinal streak and ending in a round black apical spot; a short very oblique blotch on costa beyond middle; a black streak along costa from about 3⁄4 to apex; an elongate streak on Kind-margin about anal angle, attenuated at both ends; cilia white, with two blackish dividing lines throughout, and indications of a projecting hook at apex. Hind-wings whitish-grey, cilia whitish, with two dark fuscous cloudy lines round apex. [4]

Distribution

This species is endemic to New Zealand. [1] This species has been observed in the North Island. [7] It is relatively common in Wellington having been observed in both the Wellington Botanic Garden and a Ōtari-Wilton's Bush. [2] [8]

Habitat and hosts

E. chasmatias at rest in native forest. Erechthias chasmatias 104674081.jpg
E. chasmatias at rest in native forest.

This species inhabits native forest. [7] Larvae of species in the genus Erechthias feed on dead plant debris or the tough leaves of plants such as palms. [9]

Behaviour

The adults of this species are on the wing from October to April but are most commonly observed in November to January. [7] [10] They have been collected by beating the trunks of small trees. [7]

Related Research Articles

<i>Erechthias chionodira</i> Species of moth endemic to New Zealand

Erechthias chionodira is a species of moth of the family Tineidae. It was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1880. This species is endemic to New Zealand and has been observed on both the North and South Islands. E. chionodira inhabits native forest. Larvae likely feed on dead plant debris or on the tough leaves of plants such as flax. Adults are on the wing from September until February. During the day they can be seen at rest on tree trunks or fences. Adults are attracted to light.

<i>Mnesarchella hamadelpha</i> Moth species in family Mnesarchaeidae

Mnesarchella hamadelpha is a species of primitive moth in the family Mnesarchaeidae. It is endemic to New Zealand and is found in the Wellington, Marlborough Sounds, Marlborough and Nelson regions. It is frequently found at altitudes of between 800 and 1400m but can be found as low as approximately 400 m. It is often found in damp moss covered but well lit native forest. This species is very similar in appearance to M. acuta. However although M. hamadelpha is present in the same locations as M. acuta, it is usually found at higher altitudes or at later times in the year. Adults are on the wing from November to February.

<i>Scoriodyta conisalia</i> Species of moth

Scoriodyta conisalia is a species of moth in the family Psychidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1888. It is endemic to New Zealand and can be found in the North Island. It has been observed at Karikari, Paihia, in the Poor Knights Islands, and in the Auckland and Wellington regions. The species inhabits native forest and coastal areas where it can be found on rocky outcrops and cliffs. Larvae consume algae and lichens. The adults are on the wing from September to March and are active before sunrise.

<i>Erechthias acrodina</i> Species of moth endemic to New Zealand

Erechthias acrodina is a species of moth of the family Tineidae. This species was first described by Edward Meyrick. It is endemic to New Zealand and is found in the North, South and the Chatham Islands. This species inhabits native forest often near Phormium species and have also been observed on dead Leptospermum scrub. Larvae has been reared from decaying Phormium leaves. Adults are on the wing from October to February.

<i>Erechthias charadrota</i> Species of moth

Erechthias charadrota is a species of moth in the family Tineidae. It was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1880. This species is endemic to New Zealand and is found on both the North and South Islands. It inhabits native forest and 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 October to February and it is likely this species has two broods per year. Adults have been trapped via a blacklight.

<i>Erechthias crypsimima</i> Species of moth endemic to New Zealand

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 of tree trunks where the moth's colouration helps provide protection by camouflaging the moth.

<i>Erechthias decoranda</i> Species of moth endemic to New Zealand

Erechthias decoranda is a species of moth in the family Tineidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1925. This species is endemic to New Zealand and has been observed in the Chatham Islands. Larvae of species in the genus Erechthias feed on dead plant debris or the tough leaves of plants such as palms. Adults are on the wing in October, December and March.

<i>Erechthias exospila</i> Species of moth endemic to New Zealand

Erechthias exospila is a species of moth of the family Tineidae. It was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1901. It is endemic to New Zealand and can be found in the North Island as well as the Poor Knights and D'Urville Islands. This species inhabits native forest. Larvae of species in the genus Erechthias feed on dead plant debris or the tough leaves of plants such as palms. E. exospila frequents the dead leaves of Astelia. Adults have been observed in November and February. Specimens of this species have been collected via malaise trap and beating shrubs.

<i>Erechthias hemiclistra</i> Species of moth endemic to New Zealand

Erechthias hemiclistra is a species of moth of the family Tineidae. It was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1911. This species is endemic to New Zealand and has been observed in both the North and South Islands. This species inhabits native forest and have an affinity for species in the genera Phormium,Cortaderia and Cordyline likely as a result of the larvae of this species feeding on dead fibre sourced from species in these genera. Adults are on the wing from September to April but are most commonly observed in December and January. Adults are attracted to light.

<i>Erechthias macrozyga</i> Species of moth

Erechthias macrozyga is a species of moth of the family Tineidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1916. This species is endemic to New Zealand and has been observed in the North and South Islands. This species inhabits lowland native forest. Adult moths are on the wing from October to February.

<i>Tingena apanthes</i> Species of moth, endemic to New Zealand

Tingena apanthes is a species of moth in the family Oecophoridae. It is endemic to New Zealand and found on the North Island. The adults are on the wing from October to December. It appears associated with Leptospermum species and it has been hypothesised that the appearance of the adults of this species imitates faded Leptospermum leaves.

<i>Tingena hemimochla</i> Species of moth, endemic to New Zealand

Tingena hemimochla is a species of moth in the family Oecophoridae. It is endemic to New Zealand and has been observed in the North Island. Adults of this species are on the wing from December until March.

<i>Tingena oxyina</i> Species of moth, endemic to New Zealand

Tingena oxyina is a species of moth in the family Oecophoridae. It is endemic to New Zealand and has been observed in the Otago region. This species inhabits native beech forest at altitudes of between 1000 – 3000 ft. Adults of this species are on the wing in January.

<i>Tingena phegophylla</i> Species of moth, endemic to New Zealand

Tingena phegophylla is a species of moth in the family Oecophoridae. It is endemic to New Zealand and has been observed in the southern parts of the South Island. This species inhabits native beech forest. The adults of this species are on the wing in December.

<i>Tingena pronephela</i> Species of moth, endemic to New Zealand

Tingena pronephela is a species of moth in the family Oecophoridae. It is endemic to New Zealand and is found in the southern parts of the South Island. The species inhabits the outskirts of scrub and native forest. The adults of this species are on the wing from October to February.

<i>Tingena xanthomicta</i> Species of moth, endemic to New Zealand

Tingena xanthomicta is a species of moth in the family Oecophoridae. It is endemic to New Zealand and has been found in both the North and South Islands. This species inhabits native scrub on hillsides and appears to be attracted to Coprosma areolata. Adults are on the wing from November until February.

<i>Trachypepla ingenua</i> Species of moth endemic to New Zealand

Trachypepla ingenua is a moth of the family Oecophoridae first described by Edward Meyrick in 1911. It is endemic to New Zealand and has been collected in both the North and South Islands. This species is one of the larger in the genus Trachypepla and the colouration of the adults imitates bird droppings. The preferred habitat of T. ingenua is native forest and adults are on the wing from December to February.

<i>Trachypepla lichenodes</i> Species of moth endemic to New Zealand

Trachypepla lichenodes is a moth of the family Oecophoridae first described by Edward Meyrick in 1883. It is endemic to New Zealand and has been found in both the North and South Islands. It inhabits native forest and adults of this species are on the wing from November to January. The adult moths are similarly coloured to native lichen species however this colouration is variable in the extent and depth on the forewings.

<i>Trachypepla photinella</i> Species of moth endemic to New Zealand

Trachypepla photinella is a moth of the family Oecophoridae first described by Edward Meyrick in 1883. It is endemic to New Zealand and has been collected in Wellington, Wainuiomata, D'Urville Island and Christchurch. The preferred habitat of this species is native forest and adults are on the wing from December until February.

<i>Chrysorthenches porphyritis</i> Species of moth endemic to New Zealand

Chrysorthenches porphyritis is a species of moth of the family Plutellidae. It was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1885 and is endemic to New Zealand. This species can be found on both the North and South Islands in open native forest and scrub at altitudes from sea level up to 1370 m. The larvae feed on Podocarpus laetus, P. totara, P. nivalis, and Phyllocladus alpinus. The larvae create a shelter by loosely spinning together the leaves of its host plant and can be found feeding in groups. The pupa is formed inside a thin cocoon. Hudson was of the opinion that this species had two broods a year. Adult moths are on the wing all year round. The adults of this species, particularly the female, are variable in colouration and in forewing pattern.

References

  1. 1 2 "Erechthias charadrota Meyrick, 1880". www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Dugdale , J. S. (23 September 1988). "Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa". Fauna of New Zealand. 14. Department of Scientific and Industrial Research: 61. doi:10.7931/J2/FNZ.14. ISSN   0111-5383. Wikidata   Q45083134.
  3. ↑ Gordon, Dennis P., ed. (2010). New Zealand inventory of biodiversity: Kingdom animalia: chaetognatha, ecdysozoa, ichnofossils. Vol. 2. p. 464. ISBN   978-1-877257-93-3. OCLC   973607714. OL   25288394M. Wikidata   Q45922947.
  4. 1 2 E. Meyrick (1880). "Description of Australian Micro-Lepidoptera". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 5: 264–265. doi:10.5962/BHL.PART.15879. ISSN   0370-047X. Wikidata   Q56009390. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  5. ↑ E. Meyrick (12 July 1915). "Revision of New Zealand Tineina". Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 47: 234. ISSN   1176-6158. Wikidata   Q63123349.
  6. ↑ Alfred Philpott (15 November 1927). "The Male Genitalia of the New Zealand Lyonetiidae". Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 58: 329–331. ISSN   1176-6158. Wikidata   Q131610220.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 Hudson, G. V. (1928), The butterflies and moths of New Zealand, Illustrator: George Hudson, Wellington: Ferguson and Osborn Limited, p. 336, LCCN   88133764, OCLC   25449322, Wikidata   Q58593286 This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  8. ↑ George Vernon Hudson (1939), A supplement to the butterflies and moths of New Zealand, Illustrator: George Hudson, Wellington: Ferguson and Osborn Limited, p. 463, OCLC   9742724, Wikidata   Q109420935
  9. ↑ Dong-June Lee; Bong-Woo Lee; Young-Min Shin; Tak-Gi Lee; Yeong-Bin Cha; Yang-Seop Bae (December 2020). "A review of the genus Erechthias Meyrick (Lepidoptera, Tineidae), with two newly recorded species from Korea". Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity. 13 (4): 625–630. doi:10.1016/J.JAPB.2020.10.005. ISSN   2287-884X. Wikidata   Q131613958.
  10. ↑ "Erechthias chasmatias". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.