Pasiphila humilis | |
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Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Geometridae |
Genus: | Pasiphila |
Species: | P. humilis |
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Pasiphila humilis | |
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Pasiphila humilis is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand. [2]
The larvae feed on the flowers of Dracophyllum species. [3]
Polistes humilis is a species of wasp in the Vespidae family that is found throughout Australia and which has been introduced to northern New Zealand. Also known as the common paper wasp, this species can be identified by their long thin legs and banded yellow and black coloring. This species has been known to re-utilize old nests. While the species does not exhibit morphological class differences, there are distinct behavioral differences between queens and workers. In addition, the species is eusocial and benefits from relatedness between individuals. This species of wasp is known for delivering a painful sting, especially when their nest is disturbed, a behavior that has been developed as a nest defense mechanism. While wasps are often viewed negatively, they play an important pollination role for many plants.
Pasiphila is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae. As of 2005 about 36 species were known, and of these, some 27 are native to New Zealand.
Pasiphila acompsa is a moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by Louis Beethoven Prout in 1927. It is endemic to New Zealand. Larvae of this species have been reared on plants within the Veronica genus.
Pasiphila aristias is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1897. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Pasiphila bilineolata is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand. The forewings are bright green with numerous wavy darker lines. The hindwings are grey, slightly tinged with reddish. Adults are on wing from September to May.
Pasiphila charybdis is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand. This species was first described by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1879.
Pasiphila cotinaea is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand. Its larvae feed off Olearia species and the adult moth can be seen on the wing from November to April. This species is regarded as rare.
Pasiphila erratica is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand. Specimens were first collected at Bold Peak, in the Humboldt Ranges and the Hunter Mountains in the South Island.
Pasiphila fumipalpata is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Pasiphila halianthes is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Pasiphila magnimaculata is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand. The type locality of this species is Queenstown. It usually inhabits montane areas but has also been collected on Quail Island.
Pasiphila rubella is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Pasiphila lunata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in New Zealand.
Pasiphila malachita is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Pasiphila urticae is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in New Zealand.
Pasiphila melochlora is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Pasiphila muscosata, the emerald pug moth, is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Pasiphila nebulosa is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in New Zealand.
Pasiphila punicea is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in New Zealand.
Pasiphila vieta is a moth in the family Geometridae. This species was discovered by Amy Castle. It was described by George Hudson in 1950 using specimens collected by Castle. It is endemic to New Zealand.
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