| Tatosoma transitaria | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Tatosoma |
| Species: | T. transitaria |
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| Tatosoma transitaria | |
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Tatosoma transitaria is a species of moth in the family Geometridae first described by Francies Walker in 1862. [1] [2] It is endemic to New Zealand. [3]
Epyaxa lucidata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand.
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.
Tatosoma is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae first described by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1874. The species in this genus are found only in New Zealand.
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 muscosata, the emerald pug moth, is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand and has been found in the North, South and Stewart Islands. The larvae of this species are known to be present in January and live on Muehlenbeckia species including Muehlenbeckia australis. The larvae tends to be brown but it is variable in both colour and markings. The larvae of this species pupates in a loose cocoon on the ground and adult moths emerge in September. Adults are commonly on the wing until the following May. Although adults tend to be a deep emerald green colour this species is again variable and there is also an orange-yellow variety as well as intermediate forms. Adults are attracted to light and often rest during the day on tree trunks.
Asaphodes abrogata is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand and can be found from the central North Island as well as the South Island. This species is inhabits open country at altitudes of between 2000 and 4000 ft. Larvae have been reared on Plantago species including Plantago coronopus. It has been recommended that Plantago raoulii be planted to attracted this species. Adults are on the wing in February and March.
Tatosoma agrionata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae first described by Francis Walker in 1862. It is endemic to New Zealand. It is classified as at risk, declining by the Department of Conservation.
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.
Hydriomena deltoidata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It was first described by Francis Walker in 1862. This species is endemic to New Zealand. The classification of New Zealand endemic moths within the genus Hydriomena is regarded as unsatisfactory and in need of revision. As such this species is currently also known as Hydriomena (s.l.) deltoidata. The adults of this moth are known to pollinate Dracophyllum acerosum and Leptospermum scoparium.
Pseudocoremia productata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Pseudocoremia rudisata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Sestra flexata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. This species is endemic to New Zealand. Adults of this species pollinate Leptospermum scoparium.
Tatosoma alta is a species of moth in the family Geometridae first described by Alfred Philpott in 1913. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Tatosoma apicipallida is a species of moth in the family Geometridae first described by Louis Beethoven Prout in 1914. It is endemic to New Zealand. The larval host plant of this species is unknown. It has been found from Mount Te Aroha southwards.
Tatosoma fasciata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae first described by Alfred Philpott in 1914. It is endemic to New Zealand. This moth has been observed at Mount Te Aroha, which is possibly the northern most location this species is found. The larval host plant of this species is Lophozonia menziesii.
Tatosoma lestevata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae first described by Francies Walker in 1862. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Tatosoma monoviridisata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae first described by Charles E. Clarke in 1920. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Tatosoma tipulata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae first described by Francies Walker in 1862. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Tatosoma topea is a species of moth in the family Geometridae first described by Alfred Philpott in 1903. It is endemic to New Zealand.
