Ischalis dugdalei | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Geometridae |
Genus: | Ischalis |
Species: | I. dugdalei |
Binomial name | |
Ischalis dugdalei Weintraub & Scoble, 2004 [1] | |
Ischalis dugdalei is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. [2] [3] It was first described by Jason D. Weintraub and Malcolm J. Scoble in 2004. [3] This species is endemic to New Zealand. [1]
Ischalis is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae. The genus was erected by Francis Walker in 1863. All species within this genus are endemic to New Zealand.
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Pasiphila bilineolata is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand and can be found in the North and South Islands. The species inhabits native forest and shrubland and the larvae feed on Hebe species. Adults are on the wing commonly from August to January but have been observed most months of the year and are attracted to light.
Pasiphila charybdis is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Pasiphila plinthina is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand and is found in both the North, South and Stewart Islands. It is on the wing mainly from June until September with occasional observations up to December, and is attracted to light. This species is similar in appearance to P. sandycias but can be distinguished from it as P. plinthina has palpi that are longer and has more blurred forewing markings.
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.
Arctesthes catapyrrha is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Asaphodes beata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand and is a relatively common species that can be found throughout the country in native forest or scrub habitat. It can be distinguished from its close relative Asaphodes adonis by the colour of its hind wings. The larvae of this species feeds on watercress but tends to be inactive during the day. If threatened it will mimic a twig dropping to the ground. The adult moths are on the wing from October to March and are said to be attracted to white rātā. The white markings on the forewing of the adults are variable in appearance.
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.
Xanthorhoe orophyla is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Asaphodes chlorocapna is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. This species is endemic to New Zealand and can only be found in the Chatham Islands. The larvae of this species consume the leaves of Muehlenbeckia plants. Adults are on the wing in January. This species is classified as "At Risk, Relict'" by the Department of Conservation.
Asaphodes exoriens is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. This species is endemic to New Zealand and has been found in Central Otago. This is an alpine species and frequents open grassy habitat. They can also be found in upland wetland habitat at altitudes between 800 and 1100 m. Adults are on the wing in March.
Asaphodes limonodes is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand and is found in both the North and South Islands. This species inhabits damp native forest. Adults are on the wing from November until March.
Kikihia dugdalei, commonly known as Dugdale's cicada, is a species of cicada that is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described by Charles Fleming in 1984. It was named in honour of John S. Dugdale.
Ischalis nelsonaria is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It was first described in 1875. This species is endemic to New Zealand,
Ischalis gallaria is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It was first described by Francis Walker in 1860. This species is endemic to New Zealand,
Ischalis fortinata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It was first described by Achille Guenée in 1868. This species is endemic to New Zealand,
Pseudocoremia dugdalei is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Pseudocoremia insignita is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand. In 1988 J. S. Dugdale synonymised P. pergrata into this species, however in 2003 P. pergrata was reinstated as species separate from P. insignita.
Pseudocoremia pergrata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand. In 1988 J. S. Dugdale synonymised P. pergrata into this species, however in 2003 P. pergrata was reinstated as species separate from P. insignita.