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Crossophora Sp. 'Queensland-Victoria'
''Crossophora'' is a genus of gelechioid moths from eastern Australia. It belongs to the family (biology), family Oecophoridae, and therein to subfamily Oecophorinae. The genus was described by Edward Meyrick in 1883. As regards described species, it is monotypic. But at least one undescribed species is known to exist:ABRS (2008) * ''Crossophora semiota'' Meyrick, 1886 * Crossophora sp. 'Queensland-Victoria', ''Crossophora'' sp. 'Queensland-Victoria' Several related species were placed here too; indeed, the type species was only described after the genus had been established. All other supposed ''Crossophora'' were subsequently moved to other genera, but ''C. semiota'' was considered to be too distinct to be incorporated elsewhere. The genus name is valid because it was published as part of a single-access key, and because the description of ''C. semiota'' was accompanied by a full description of the genus. The caterpillars of these moths feed on dead leaves of ''Eucalyptus'', ... [...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] |