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Isonomeutis amauropa

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Isonomeutis amauropa
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I. amauropa
Binomial name
Isonomeutis amauropa

Isonomeutis amauropa is a species of moth in the Copromorphidae family. It is endemic to New Zealand,[2] where it is widespread and moderately common.

The larvae are predatory, feeding on margarodid scale insects under the bark of trees such as Dacrydium cupressinum and beech.[3] They are light yellowish-pink with a brown head. Pupation takes place in a tough cocoon.

References

  1. ^ "NZOR Name Details - Isonomeutis amauropa Meyrick, 1888". www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  2. ^ Gordon, Dennis P., ed. (2010). New Zealand inventory of biodiversity. Volume two. Kingdom animalia : chaetognatha, ecdysozoa, ichnofossils. Vol. Vol. 2. Christchurch, N.Z.: Canterbury University Press. p. 457. ISBN 9781877257933. OCLC 973607714. {{cite book}}: |volume= has extra text (help)
  3. ^ Hoare, R. (2004). "The Duke's Awful Dilemma (or, the DAD)". The Weta. 27: 49–52.