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Helastia plumbea is a moth of the family Geometridae. [1] This species is endemic to New Zealand. It was first described by Alfred Philpott in 1915 and originally named Xanthorhoe plumbea. [2] [3]
Asaphodes is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae erected by Edward Meyrick in 1885. This genus is endemic to New Zealand and species within this genus are found throughout New Zealand including the North, South and Stewart / Rakiura Islands.
Helastia is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae erected by Achille Guenée. It is considered by some to be a synonym of Larentia. This genus was redefined and described in 1987 by Robin C. Craw. This genus is endemic to New Zealand.
Asaphodes aegrota is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It was first described by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1879 as Selidosema aegrota. It is endemic to New Zealand and can be found in the North, South and Stewart Islands. This species inhabits open spaces in lowland native forest. The larvae of A. aegrota feed on native herbs and have also been observed feeding of the introduced lawn daisy. The adults are variable in appearance with the markings on both sides of its wings varying in intensity. Some populations also have narrow winged females. Adults are on the wing from November until March.
Asaphodes albalineata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand and has been observed on Stewart Island / Rakiura. This species is similar in appearance to Asaphodes oraria but can be distinguished as it has an unusual pattern on the underside of its hindwings. It inhabits open hill tops and adults are on the wing in December.
Xanthorhoe bulbulata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand. It is classified as critically endangered by the Department of Conservation.
Asaphodes imperfecta is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand and is found in the southern part of the South Island. The species inhabits low lying swampy native forest. The host plants of the larvae of this species is unknown. The adults are on the wing in December and January. It is classified as critically endangered by the Department of Conservation.
Helastia clandestina is a moth of the family Geometridae. This species is endemic to New Zealand. It is classified as "At Risk, Relict'" by the Department of Conservation.
Helastia expolita is a moth of the family Geometridae. This species is endemic to New Zealand. It is classified as "At Risk, Relict'" by the Department of Conservation.
Asaphodes oraria is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. This species is endemic to New Zealand and has been observed in the southern South Island and on Stewart Island / Rakiura. The male is pale yellow coloured and the female has severely reduced wings and is flightless. The habitat of this species is tussock grasslands on coastal sand dunes and in the mountains at elevations of approximately 4,000ft. The larvae have adapted to feeding on exotic lawn daisy species in the genus Bellis. The adults of this species are on the wing from November to April.
Asaphodes philpotti is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand and has been found in the South Island as well as one observation in Wainuiomata in the North Island. This species inhabits native forest and larvae are hosted by species in the genera Hydrocotyle and Cardamine.
Asaphodes recta is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand and is found in the southern parts of the South Island. The preferred habitat of this species is open tussock grassland. The adults are on the wing in February and March. Larvae of this species have been reared on species in the genera Ranunculus and Bellis.
Asaphodes sericodes is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand and has been observed in the southern parts of the South Island. This species inhabits open tussock grasslands in subalpine scrub or wetlands. The female of the species is likely semi-apterous and is flightless. The adult males are on the wing in January.
Helastia cryptica is a moth of the family Geometridae. This species is endemic to New Zealand.
Helastia corcularia is a moth of the family Geometridae. This species is endemic to New Zealand. It was first described by Achille Guenée in 1868 and named Larentia corcularia.
Helastia cymozeucta is a moth of the family Geometridae. This species is endemic to New Zealand. It was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1913 and named Xanthorhoe cymozeucta.
Helastia farinata is a moth of the family Geometridae. This species is endemic to New Zealand. It was first described by William Warren in 1896 and originally named Xanthorhoe farinata.
Helastia semisignata is a moth of the family Geometridae. This species is endemic to New Zealand. It was first described by Francis Walker in 1862 and originally named Larentia semisignata.
Helastia triphragma is a moth of the family Geometridae. This species is endemic to New Zealand. It was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1883 and originally named Cidaria triphragma.
Paranotoreas opipara is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. This species is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described by Alfred Philpott in 1915 and named Notoreas opipara. In 1986 Robin C. Craw placed this species within the genus Paranotoreas.
Paranotoreas zopyra is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. This species is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1883 and named Pasithea zopyra. In 1986 Robin C. Craw placed this species within the genus Paranotoreas.
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