Izatha

Izatha is a genus of moths of the family Oecophoridae.[1] They are commonly known as lichen tuft moths.[2] This genus is endemic to New Zealand.[3]

Izatha
Izatha caustopa
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Izatha

Walker, 1864
Species

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Synonyms
  • Aochleta Meyrick, 1884
  • Semiocosma Meyrick, 1884
  • Zirosaris Meyrick, 1910

Species

References

  1. "Izatha Walker, 1864". www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. Retrieved 2018-03-30.
  2. Hoare, R. J. B. (2010). "Izatha (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea: Oecophoridae)" (PDF). Fauna of New Zealand. 65: 1–201.
  3. "Lichen Tuft Moths (Genus Izatha)". iNaturalist.org. Retrieved 2018-03-30.


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