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Erechthias Terminella
''Erechthias terminella'' is a species of moth in the family Tineidae. It was Species description, first described by Francis Walker (entomologist), Francis Walker in 1863. This species is Endemism, endemic to New Zealand and can be found throughout the North Island, North and in the upper parts of the South Island, South Islands. It inhabits native forest. The larvae of ''E. terminella'' feed under a web of silk and frass on the seeds as well as possibly the pods of ''Phormium tenax'' and are also known to feed on the fruits of plant species such as ''Meryta sinclairii''. Larvae are generally sluggish but can be very agile when disturbed. Adults are on the wing throughout the year and are attracted to light. Taxonomy This species was first described by Francis Walker in 1863 using a specimen collected in Auckland by Daniel Bolton and originally named ''Cerostoma terminella''. In 1864 Walker, thinking he was describing a new species, named this moth ''Elachista subpavonella''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francis Walker (entomologist)
Francis Walker (31 July 1809 – 5 October 1874) was an English entomologist. He was born in Southgate, London, on 31 July 1809 and died at Wanstead, England on 5 October 1874. He was one of the most prolific authors in entomology, and stirred controversy during his later life as his publications resulted in a huge number of junior synonyms. However, his assiduous work on the collections of the British Museum had great significance. Between June 1848 and late 1873 Walker was contracted by John Edward Gray Director of the Natural History Museum, London, British Museum to catalogue their insects (except Coleoptera) that is Orthoptera, Neuroptera, Hemiptera, Diptera, Lepidoptera and Hymenoptera. Walker largely accomplished this and (Edwards, 1870) wrote of the plan and by implication those who implemented it: It is to him [Gray] that the Public owe the admirable helps to the study of natural history which have been afforded by the series of inventories, guides, and nomenclatures, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
