Isonomeutis amauropa
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Isonomeutis amauropa is a moth
of the Copromorphidae
family. It is endemic to New Zealand
, 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. They are light yellowish-pink with a brown head. Pupation takes place in a tough cocoon.
Moth
A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly, both being of the order Lepidoptera. Moths form the majority of this order; there are thought to be 150,000 to 250,000 different species of moth , with thousands of species yet to be described...
of the Copromorphidae
Copromorphidae
Copromorphidae, the "tropical fruitworm moths" is a family of insects in the lepidopteran order. These moths have broad, rounded forewings, and well-camouflaged scale patterns. Unlike Carposinidae the mouthparts include "labial palps" with the second rather than third segment the longest...
family. It is endemic to New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
, 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
Dacrydium cupressinum
Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as rimu, is a large evergreen coniferous tree endemic to the forests of New Zealand. It is a member of the southern conifer group, the podocarps. The former name "red pine" has fallen out of common use....
and beech. They are light yellowish-pink with a brown head. Pupation takes place in a tough cocoon.