Isonomeutis amauropa
| Isonomeutis amauropa | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Copromorphidae |
| Genus: | Isonomeutis |
| Species: | I. amauropa |
| Binomial name | |
| Isonomeutis amauropa Meyrick, 1888[1] | |
Isonomeutis amauropa is a moth of the Copromorphidae family. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it is widespread and moderately common.
The larvae are predatory, feeding on margarodid scale insects under the bark of trees such as Dacrydium cupressinum and beech.[2] They are light yellowish-pink with a brown head. Pupation takes place in a tough cocoon.
References
- ↑ "Lepidoptera of New Zealand". Landcareresearch.co.nz. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
- ↑ "The Weta 27: The Duke's Awful Dilemma (or, the DAD)" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-12-19.
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