''Notoreas'' is a genus of
geometer moth
The geometer moths are moths belonging to the family Geometridae of the insect order Lepidoptera, the moths and butterflies. Their scientific name derives from the Ancient Greek (derivative form of or "the earth"), and "measure" in referen ...
s
endemic
Endemism is the state of a species being found only 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 foun ...
to
New Zealand
New Zealand () is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and List of islands of New Zealand, over 600 smaller islands. It is the List of isla ...
. The genus was described by
Edward Meyrick
Edward Meyrick (25 November 1854 – 31 March 1938) 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
Ed ...
in 1885.
Species
Species include:
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Notoreas arcuata''
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Notoreas atmogramma''
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Notoreas blax''
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Notoreas casanova''
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Notoreas chioneres''
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Notoreas chrysopeda''
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Notoreas edwardsi''
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Notoreas elegans''
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Notoreas galaxias''
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Notoreas hexaleuca''
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Notoreas ischnocyma''
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Notoreas isoleuca''
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Notoreas isomoera''
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Notoreas mechanitis''
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Notoreas niphocrena''
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Notoreas ortholeuca''
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Notoreas paradelpha''
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Notoreas perornata''
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Notoreas simplex''
References
External links
* ''Notoreas'' moths discussed on
Radio New Zealand
Radio New Zealand (), commonly known as RNZ or Radio NZ, is a New Zealand public service broadcaster and Crown entity. Established under the Radio New Zealand Act 1995, it operates news and current affairs station, RNZ National, and a classi ...
's ''Critter of the Week''
7 December 2018
Hydriomenini
Endemic fauna of New Zealand
Taxa named by Edward Meyrick
Endemic moths of New Zealand
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