Austramathes coelacantha
Austramathes coelacantha is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Robert J. B. Hoare in 2017.[1] It is endemic to New Zealand.
| Austramathes coelacantha | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Superfamily: | Noctuoidea |
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Genus: | Austramathes |
| Species: | A. coelacantha |
| Binomial name | |
| Austramathes coelacantha Hoare, 2017 | |
Description
The adult moth has a wingspan of between 24 - 30mm.[2]
Distribution
This species is endemic to New Zealand[3] and it inhabits the central and eastern parts of the South Island.[2]
Host-plant
Hoare hypothesizes that the host plants of the larvae of A. coelacantha are in the genus Melicytus.[2]
Flight period
Adult moths are on the wing during the months of January to March.[2]
References
- "Austramathes coelacantha Hoare, 2017". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
- Hoare, R.J.B. (2017). "Noctuinae (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) part 1: Austramathes, Cosmodes, Proteuxoa, Physetica" (PDF). Fauna of New Zealand. 73: 1–130. doi:10.7931/J2/FNZ.73 – via Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd.
- "Austramathes coelacantha Hoare, 2017". www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
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