Isonomeutis Restincta
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''Isonomeutis'' is a genus of
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family. All species are endemic to
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Taxonomy

This genus was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1888.


Description

Meyrick described the genus as follows:


Species

*'' Isonomeutis amauropa'' Meyrick, 1888 *'' Isonomeutis restincta'' Meyrick, 1923


References

Copromorphidae Moths of New Zealand Taxa named by Edward Meyrick Endemic fauna of New Zealand Endemic moths of New Zealand {{Copromorphoidea-stub