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Helastia Angusta Male Holotype
''Helastia'' is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae erected by Achille Guenée. It is considered by some to be a synonym of '' Larentia''. This genus was redefined and described in 1987 by Robin C. Craw. This genus is endemic to New Zealand. Species *''Helastia alba'' Craw, 1987 *''Helastia angusta'' Craw, 1987 *''Helastia christinae'' Craw, 1987 *''Helastia cinerearia'' (Doubleday, 1843) *''Helastia clandestina'' (Philpott, 1921) *''Helastia corcularia'' (Guenée, 1868) *''Helastia cryptica'' Craw, 1987 *''Helastia cymozeucta'' (Meyrick, 1913) *''Helastia expolita'' (Philpott, 1917) *''Helastia farinata'' (Warren, 1896) *''Helastia mutabilis'' Craw, 1987 *''Helastia ohauensis'' Craw, 1987 *''Helastia plumbea'' (Philpott, 1915) *''Helastia salmoni'' Craw, 1987 *''Helastia scissa'' Craw, 1987 *''Helastia semisignata'' (Walker, 1862) *''Helastia siris'' (Hawthorne, 1897) *''Helastia triphragma ''Helastia triphragma'' is a moth of the family Geometridae. This species is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Achille Guenée
Achille Guenée (sometimes M.A. Guenée; 1 January 1809 – 30 December 1880) was a French lawyer and entomologist. Biography Achille Guenée was born in Chartres and died in Châteaudun. He was educated in Chartres, where he showed a very early interest in butterflies Butterflies are insects in the macrolepidopteran clade Rhopalocera from the order Lepidoptera, which also includes moths. Adult butterflies have large, often brightly coloured wings, and conspicuous, fluttering flight. The group comprises t ... and was encouraged and taught by François de Villiers (1790–1847). He went to study law in Paris, then entered the “Bareau”. After the death of his only son, he lived at Châteaudun in Chatelliers. During the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, Châteaudun was burned by the Prussians but Guénée's collections remained intact. He was the author of 63 publications, some with Philogène Auguste Joseph Duponchel (1774–1846). He notably wrote ''Species des noc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helastia Mutabilis
''Helastia mutabilis'' is a species of moth of the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it is known from both the North and South Islands. It inhabits native forest at lower altitudes and its larval host are moss species in the genus ''Racomitrium.'' This species is nocturnal and is attracted to light. It can easily be confused with the similar in appearance species ''Helastia alba'' and '' Helastia cinerearia.'' Taxonomy This species was first described by Robin C. Craw in 1987 using specimens collected in Riwaka by Alfred Philpott. The male holotype is held in the New Zealand Arthropod Collection. Description This species was described by Craw as follows: This species is similar in appearance to and can be easily confused with '' H. alba'' and '' H. cinerearia''. The most reliable way to distinguish between these species is via the examination of their genitalia. Distribution ''H. mutabilis'' is endemic to New Zealand. It can be found in both the North ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taxa Named By Achille Guenée
In biology, a taxon (back-formation from ''taxonomy''; plural taxa) is a group of one or more populations of an organism or organisms seen by taxonomists to form a unit. Although neither is required, a taxon is usually known by a particular name and given a particular ranking, especially if and when it is accepted or becomes established. It is very common, however, for taxonomists to remain at odds over what belongs to a taxon and the criteria used for inclusion. If a taxon is given a formal scientific name, its use is then governed by one of the nomenclature codes specifying which scientific name is correct for a particular grouping. Initial attempts at classifying and ordering organisms (plants and animals) were set forth in Carl Linnaeus's system in ''Systema Naturae'', 10th edition (1758), as well as an unpublished work by Bernard and Antoine Laurent de Jussieu. The idea of a unit-based system of biological classification was first made widely available in 1805 in the int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Endemic Fauna Of New Zealand
Endemism is the state of a species being found in a single defined geographic location, such as an island, state, nation, country or other defined zone; organisms that are indigenous to a place are not endemic to it if they are also found elsewhere. For example, the Cape sugarbird is found exclusively in southwestern South Africa and is therefore said to be ''endemic'' to that particular part of the world. An endemic species can be also be referred to as an ''endemism'' or in scientific literature as an ''endemite''. For example ''Cytisus aeolicus'' is an endemite of the Italian flora. ''Adzharia renschi'' was once believed to be an endemite of the Caucasus, but it was later discovered to be a non-indigenous species from South America belonging to a different genus. The extreme opposite of an endemic species is one with a cosmopolitan distribution, having a global or widespread range. A rare alternative term for a species that is endemic is "precinctive", which applies to s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larentiini
Larentiini is a tribe of geometer moths under subfamily Larentiinae. The tribe was first described by Philogène Auguste Joseph Duponchel in 1845. Recognized genera * ''Anticlea'' Stephens, 1831 * ''Antilurga'' Herbulot, 1951 * ''Earophila'' Gumppenberg, 1887 * ''Ennada'' Blanchard, 1852 * ''Entephria'' Hübner, 1825 * '' Herbulotina'' Pinker, 971/small> * ''Idiotephria'' Inoue, 1943 * ''Kuldscha'' Alphéraky, 1883 * ''Kyrtolitha'' Staudinger, 1892 * '' Larentia'' Treitschke, 1825 * ''Mesoleuca'' Hübner, 1825 * ''Neotephria'' Prout, 1914 * ''Pelurga'' Hübner, 1825 * ''Photoscotosia'' Warren, 1888 * ''Plesioscotosia'' Viidalepp, 1986 * ''Pseudentephria'' Viidalepp, 1976 * ''Spargania ''Spargania'' is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae erected by Achille Guenée in 1857. Species *'' Spargania aurata'' (Grote, 1882) *'' Spargania bellipicta'' Warren, 1901 *'' Spargania luctuata'' (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) &nda ...'' Guenée, 1857 References * * External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helastia Triphragma
''Helastia triphragma'' is a moth of the family Geometridae. This species is endemic to New Zealand. It was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1883 and originally named ''Cidaria triphragma''. References Moths of New Zealand Endemic fauna of New Zealand Moths described in 1883 Taxa named by Edward Meyrick Cidariini Endemic moths of New Zealand {{Larentiinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helastia Siris
''Helastia siris'' is a moth of the family Geometridae. This species is endemic to New Zealand and is found in the Wellington region as well as on Stephens and the Chatham Islands . It is classified as "At Risk, Relict'" by the Department of Conservation. ''H. siris'' inhabits coastal tussock grassland. Little is known of the biology of this species. Adults have been observed on the wing in March and September. Adults are nocturnal and are attracted to light. Taxonomy This species was first described by E. F. Hawthorne in 1897 using a specimen he collected in Wellington (specifically at Cape Terawhiti) and named ''Asaphodes siris''. George Hudson discussed and illustrated this species in his 1898 book under the same name and in his 1928 book as a synonym of ''Hydriomena triphragma''. In 1987 Robin C. Craw placed this species within the genus ''Helastia''. The holotype specimen is held at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Description Hudson described the species as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helastia Semisignata
''Helastia semisignata'' is a moth of the family Geometridae. This species is Endemism, endemic to New Zealand and is only found in the North Island. The life history of this species is in need of further investigation as sources differ about what plants host the larvae. Adults are on the wing commonly from October until March. Taxonomy It was first described by Francis Walker (entomologist), Francis Walker in 1862 using specimens collected by A. Sinclair in Auckland and originally named ''Larentia semisignata''. In 1877 Arthur Gardiner Butler synonymised ''Cidaria dissociate'' and ''Cidaria semisilata'' with ''L. semisignata''. In the same publication Butler also mistakenly synonymised ''Larentia corcularia'' with ''L. semisignata''. This taxonomic error was correct by R. C. Craw in 1987. In 1912 Louis Beethoven Prout, L. B. Prout placed this species in the genus ''Xanthorhoe''. This placement was followed by George Hudson (entomologist), George Hudson in his 1928 book ''The b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helastia Scissa
''Helastia scissa'' is a moth of the family Geometridae. This species is endemic to New Zealand and has been observed only in the Marlborough region of the South Island. Adults are on the wing in February, are nocturnal and are attracted to light. Taxonomy This species was first described by Robin Craw in 1987 using specimens collected on the slopes of Mount Tarndale in the Marlborough region in February by John S. Dugdale. The male holotype A holotype is a single physical example (or illustration) of an organism, known to have been used when the species (or lower-ranked taxon) was formally described. It is either the single such physical example (or illustration) or one of seve ... is held at the New Zealand Arthropod Collection. Description Craw described this species as follows: Craw goes on to distinguish this species from '' H. corcularia'', '' H. semisignata'', '' H. salmoni'' and '' H. ohauensis'' as a result of the differences of shape of both the male and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helastia Salmoni
''Helastia salmoni'' is a moth of the family Geometridae. This species is Endemism, endemic to New Zealand and is found only in Fiordland in the South Island. Adults of this species are on the wing in January and are nocturnal and attracted to light. Although similar in appearance to ''Helastia corcularia'', ''H. salmoni'' can be distinuished as its forewings are a lighter white-grey. This species was named in honour of John Salmon (entomologist), John Salmon. Taxonomy This species was first described by Robin Craw in 1987 using specimens collected at the Homer Tunnel and at Gertrude in Otago. The male holotype, collected at the Homer Tunnel in January by John T. Salmon, is held at Te Papa. This species is named in John Salmon's honour. Description Craw described this species as follows: Craw went on to explain that this species can be distinguished from ''Helastia corcularia'' as ''H. salmoni ''has forewings the upper side of which is coloured white-grey whereas ''H. co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helastia Plumbea
''Helastia plumbea'' is a moth of the family Geometridae. This species is Endemism, endemic to New Zealand and is found in both the North Island, North and South Island, South Islands. The species inhabits stream and river banks in montane to subalpine terrain. Adults are on the wing from October to April and are nocturnal and attracted to light. The life history of this species is, at 2024, poorly known but the larval host plants are likely mosses, herbs or possibly lichens. Taxonomy This species was first described by Alfred Philpott in 1915 using four specimens collected in Queenstown, New Zealand, Queenstown in November and was originally named ''Xanthorhoe plumbea''. George Hudson (entomologist), George Hudson discussed this species under that name in his book ''The Butterflies and Moths of New Zealand.'' Philpott illustrated the male genitalia of this species in 1928. Louis Beethoven Prout, L. B. Prout, in 1939, discussed this species as a synonym of ''Xanthorhoe infanta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helastia Ohauensis
''Helastia ohauensis'' is a moth of the family Geometridae. This species is endemic to New Zealand and can be found in the Mackenzie District in the South Island. Adults are on the wing in December and the species inhabits subalpine terrain. Taxonomy This species was first described by Robin C. Craw in 1987 using specimens collected at the Freehold Range near Lake Ōhau at 4000 ft in December by S. Lindsay. The male holotype A holotype is a single physical example (or illustration) of an organism, known to have been used when the species (or lower-ranked taxon) was formally described. It is either the single such physical example (or illustration) or one of seve ... is held at the Canterbury Museum. Description Craw originally described this species as follows: Distribution ''H. ohauensis'' is endemic to New Zealand. It has been observed in the Mackenzie District of the South Island. Behaviour Adults of this species are on the wing in December. They are nocturn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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