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Asaphodes Adonis 113444725
''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. Taxonomy This genus was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1885 as a replacement name for the genus ''Thyone''. Meyrick gave more detail in 1886 as well as in 1892. This genus was reinterpreted by J. S. Dugdale in 1971. Dugdale stated that the species within this genus The type species of this genus is ''Asaphodes abrogata'', by original monotypy. Description Meyrick described this genus as follows: Distribution This genus is endemic to New Zealand and species within this genus are found throughout New Zealand including in the North, South and Stewart Island / Rakiura Islands. Species The species found in the genus ''Asaphodes'' include: * ''Asaphodes abrogata ''Asaphodes abrogata'' is a moth in the family Geometri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Meyrick
Edward Meyrick (25 November 1854, in Ramsbury – 31 March 1938, at Thornhanger, Marlborough) was an English schoolmaster and amateur entomologist. He was an expert on microlepidoptera and some consider him one of the founders of modern microlepidoptera systematics. Life and work Edward Meyrick came from a Welsh clerical family and was born in Ramsbury on the Kennet to a namesake father. He was educated at Marlborough College and Trinity College, Cambridge. He actively pursued his hobby during his schooling, and one colleague stated in 1872 that Meyrick "has not left a lamp, a paling, or a tree unexamined in which a moth could possibly, at any stage of its existence, lie hid." Meyrick began publishing notes on microlepidopterans in 1875, but when in December, 1877 he gained a post at The King's School, Parramatta, New South Wales, there were greater opportunities for indulging his interest. He stayed in Australia for ten years (from 1877 until the end of 1886) working a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaphodes Cataphracta
''Asaphodes cataphracta'' is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is Endemism, endemic to New Zealand and is found in the South Island. This species prefers grassy or tussock covered mountain side slopes as habitat. The adults of this species are on the wing from December until March. The larvae of ''A. cataphracta'' is known to consume native mountain buttercups (''Ranunculaceae''). Taxonomy This species was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1883 as ''Larentia cataphracta'' using specimens collected at Arthur's Pass at 3,000 feet, Lake Guyon, and Lake Wakatipu at 4,000 feet. Meyrick gave a fuller description of the species later in 1884. George Hudson (entomologist), George Hudson discussed the species in his 1898 volume ''New Zealand moths and butterflies'' and referred to it as ''Xanthorhoe cataphracta''. In 1971 J. S. Dugdale placed this species in the genus ''Asaphodes''. This placement was reaffirmed by Dugdale in 1988. The female lectotype, collected at Arthur's Pass, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaphodes Helias
''Asaphodes helias'' is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand. It has been found in the middle and southern parts of the South Island. This species frequents tussock and scrubby habitat. The host plants of the larvae of this species include ''Cardamine'' and ''Ranunculus'' species. They have also been witnessed feeding on exotic buttercup species in the genus ''Bellis''. Adults are on the wing in January and February. Taxonomy This species was described by Edward Meyrick in 1883 as ''Larentia helias'' using material he collected in Dunedin. Meyrick gave a fuller description of the species later in 1884. George Hudson discussed and illustrated this species as ''Xanthorhoe helias'' in 1898. Hudson also discussed and illustrated the species under this name in his 1928 publication ''The Butterflies and Moths of New Zealand''. In 1971 John S. Dugdale placed this species within the genus ''Asaphodes''. In 1988 John S. Dugdale confirmed this placemen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaphodes Glaciata
''Asaphodes glaciata'' is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. This species is Endemism, endemic to New Zealand. This moth has only be found in Westland District, Westland in the areas near Fox Glacier, Fox and Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef Glaciers. Adults of this species are on the wing in January. Taxonomy This species was described by George Hudson (entomologist), George Hudson in 1925 as ''Xanthorhoe glaciata'' using material collected by Charles E. Clarke (entomologist), Charles E. Clarke at Mount Moltke in Westland in January at 1700m. Hudson also discussed and illustrated this species under this name in his 1928 publication ''The Butterflies and Moths of New Zealand''. In 1987 Robin C. Craw proposed assigning this species to the genus ''Asaphodes''. In 1988 John S. Dugdale agreed with this proposal. The holotype specimen is held at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Description Hudson described the species as follows: Distribution This species is endemic t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaphodes Frivola
''Asaphodes frivola'', also known as the remuremu looper moth or Foveaux looper moth, is a species of moth in the family Geometridae with flightless females. It is endemic to New Zealand, and critically endangered, occurring in a very narrow and specialised habitat at just two small coastal sites near Invercargill. Description ''Asaphodes frivola'' is a small straw-coloured moth with a wingspan of nearly 30 mm. Only the males can fly; females have twisted, useless wings but have long legs and are swift runners. Several other New Zealand moth species have flightless females; flightlessness allows females to carry more eggs, but severely limits the ability of the species to disperse to new home ranges. Eggs are laid in autumn and hatch after a month. Larvae are a dull greenish-grey with pink tinges, developing a herringbone pattern on their back as they slowly grow to 20 mm long. They likely pupate after nine months, but this has not yet been observed. Adult ''A. fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaphodes Exoriens
''Asaphodes exoriens'' is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. This species is endemic to New Zealand and has been found in Central Otago. This is an alpine species and frequents open grassy habitat. They can also be found in upland wetland habitat at altitudes between 800 and 1100 m. Adults are on the wing in March. Taxonomy This species was described by Louis Beethoven Prout in 1912 as ''Larentia exoriens'' using material collected by George Howes at Glenorchy in Otago in March. In 1917 Edward Meyrick placed this species in the genus ''Xanthorhoe''. George Hudson discussed and illustrated this species under the name ''Xanthorhoe exoriens'' in his 1928 publication ''The Butterflies and Moths of New Zealand''. In 1939 Louis Beethoven Prout placed this species in the genus ''Larentia''. This placement was not accepted by New Zealand taxonomists. In 1971 John S. Dugdale assigned this species to the genus ''Asaphodes''. In 1988 John S. Dugdale confirmed this placement. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaphodes Dionysias
''Asaphodes dionysias'' is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. This species is Endemism, endemic to New Zealand and is only known from mountainous areas in Central Otago. It lives in open grassy mountainous habitat at altitudes up to 1750 m. It is also known to live in wetland habitat. The larvae of this species feed on native herbs. The adults of this species are on the wing in January and February. The adult female of the species has reduced wing size in comparison to the male. Taxonomy This species was described by Edward Meyrick in 1907 as ''Xanthorhoe dionysias'' using material collected by J.H. Lewis at the Old Man Range / Kopuwai in Otago, Central Otago in February. George Hudson (entomologist), George Hudson discussed and illustrated this species under the name ''Xanthorhoe dionysias'' in his 1928 publication ''The Butterflies and Moths of New Zealand''. In 1939 Louis Beethoven Prout placed this species in the genus ''Larentia''. This placement was not accepted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaphodes Declarata
''Asaphodes declarata'' is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. This species is Endemism, endemic to New Zealand and has been observed in the southern parts of the South Island. This species prefers open tussock grassland habitat amounts beech forest and in mountainous terrain. It can be found at altitudes of between 450 and 1750 m. The adults of this species are on the wing from November to March. The moths can vary both in size and, with the female of the species, in markings. Taxonomy This species was described by Louis Beethoven Prout in 1914 as ''Xanthorhoe declarata'' using material collected by George Howes (entomologist), George Howes at Ben Lomond (Otago), Ben Lomond in Otago in February. George Hudson (entomologist), George Hudson discussed and illustrated this species under the name ''Xanthorhoe declarata'' in his 1928 publication ''The Butterflies and Moths of New Zealand''. However Hudson made an error, giving the incorrect name of the discoverer of the spec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaphodes Cosmodora
''Asaphodes cosmodora'' is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. This species is endemic to New Zealand and has been observed in the South Island. The adults of this species are on the wing in January and February. Taxonomy ''A. cosmodora'' was described by Edward Meyrick in 1888 as ''Larentia cosmodora'' using material he collected at Gordon's Pyramid on Mount Arthur in January. George Hudson also discussed this species under the name ''Xanthorhoe clarata'' in both 1898 and in 1928''.'' In 1971 J. S. Dugdale confirmed the placement of this species in the genus ''Asaphodes''. In 1988 Dugdale confirmed this placement in his catalogue of New Zealand Lepidoptera. Dugdale also proposed that the species ''Asaphodes bryopis'' be synonymised with ''A. cosmodora''. The female holotype specimen is held at the Natural History Museum, London. Description Meyrick originally described the species as follows: Distribution This species is endemic to New Zealand. Along with mountainou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaphodes Clarata
''Asaphodes clarata'' is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. This species is Endemism, endemic to New Zealand and has been found on the North and South Islands. The species inhabits open grassy areas, including tussock grasslands, in montane habitat. The larvae feed on the leaves of Ranunculus species. The adult moths are day flying and are on the wing from December to February and have been shown to pollinate ''Celmisia laricifolia'' and ''Hebe pinguifolia.'' Taxonomy This species was described by Francis Walker (entomologist), Francis Walker in 1862 as ''Larentia clarata'' using material collected in Waikouaiti in Otago. Meyrick discussed this species under that name in both 1883 and 1884 and also synonymised ''Cidaria pyramaria'' with this species. George Hudson (entomologist), George Hudson also discussed and illustrated this species under the name ''Xanthorhoe clarata'' in both 1898 and in 1928''.'' In 1971 J. S. Dugdale confirmed the placement of this species in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaphodes Citroena
''Asaphodes citroena'' is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. This species is endemic to New Zealand and has been collected in Westland. It inhabits native forest and scrub and has also been collected in open spaces along riverbeds. Adults are on the wing in December and January. Taxonomy This species was described by Charles E. Clarke in 1934 as ''Xanthorhoe citroena'' using material collected by himself in December 1928 at Waiho Gorge near the Franz Josef glacier in Westland. George Hudson discussed and illustrated this species under the name ''Xanthorhoe citroena'' in his 1939 book ''A supplement to the butterflies and moths of New Zealand''. In 1987 Robin C. Craw proposed assigning this species to the genus ''Asaphodes''. In 1988 John S. Dugdale agreed with this proposal. The holotype specimen is held at the Auckland War Memorial Museum The Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira (or simply the Auckland Museum) is one of New Zealand's most important ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asaphodes Cinnabari
''Asaphodes cinnabari'' is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. This species is Endemism, endemic to New Zealand and can be found in Otago and Southland where it lives in alpine swampy habitat. Adults of this species are on the wing in November. Taxonomy This species was described by George Howes (entomologist), George Howes in 1912 as ''Larentia cinnabari'' using specimens collected by himself in the Garvie Mountains and at the Cinnabar Gold Company's claim in Central Otago''.'' The species was originally discovered by his brother A. A. Howes at the Garvie Mountains. George Hudson (entomologist), George Hudson discussed and illustrated this species under the name ''Xanthorhoe cinnabaris'' in his 1928 book ''The Butterflies and Moths of New Zealand''. Louis Beethoven Prout, L. B. Prout proposed the subspecies ''Asaphodes cinnabari obsoleta'', however this was synonymised by John S. Dugdale in 1988. In 1971 Dugdale assigned this species, called by him ''Xanthorhoe cinnabar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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