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Ipana (moth)
''Ipana'' is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae that is endemic to New Zealand. The genus was erected by Francis Walker (entomologist), Francis Walker in 1858, synonymised with ''Declana'' in 1917, and reinstated in 2023. Species Species found in this genus include: * ''Ipana atronivea'' Walker, 1865 – North Island lichen moth * ''Ipana egregia'' Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875 – South Island lichen moth * ''Ipana feredayi'' (Butler, 1877) * ''Ipana glacialis'' Hudson, 1903 * ''Ipana griseata'' (Hudson, 1898) * ''Ipana halocarpi'' Dugdale & Emmerson, 2023 * ''Ipana hermione'' (Hudson, 1898) * ''Ipana junctilinea'' Walker, 1865 * ''Ipana leptomera'' Walker, 1858 * ''Ipana perdita'' Dugdale & Emmerson, 2023 References Ennominae Geometridae genera Taxa named by Francis Walker (entomologist) Endemic moths of New Zealand {{Ennominae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ipana Leptomera
''Ipana leptomera'' is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is Endemism, endemic to New Zealand. Originally described by Francis Walker (entomologist), Francis Walker in 1858, the species was moved to the genus ''Declana'' in 1898. In 2023, the genus ''Ipana'' was reinstated, with ''Ipana leptomera'' becoming the type species. Description ''Ipana leptomera'' can be distinguished from other moths due to its three-lobed hindwings, and its herringbone fine streak pattern. Males of the species are yellow-tan, while females are grey. Behaviour The species can be found on a wide range of trees and shrubs (both native and introduced fauna), including conifer trees, and suburban garden vegetation. The species is on the wing typically between September and March. Distribution The species is found on mainland New Zealand, as well as the Chatham Islands. References Moths described in 1858 Ennominae Taxa named by Francis Walker (entomologist) Endemic moths of New Ze ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |