Izatha gekkonella explained

Izatha gekkonella is a moth of the family Oecophoridae.[1] It is endemic to New Zealand, where it is only known from the region of the Taieri and Shag River catchments in eastern Otago.[2]

Description

The wingspan is 13.5–15.5 mm for males and 13.5–17 mm for females. This species is very similar in appearance to I. convulsella but is slightly smaller and has a more brownish appearance.

Behaviour

Adults have been recorded in October, November and December.

Larvae have been recorded feeding on lichens on rock-faces, making a silken web amongst the lichens.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020. Izatha gekkonella Hoare, 2010. 6 March 2021. NZOR.
  2. Hoare. Robert J. B.. 2010-09-02. Izatha (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea: Oecophoridae). Fauna of New Zealand. English. 65. 1–201.