Cryptolechia rhodobapta
DEPRESSARIIDAE 4
Cryptolechia rhodobapta (Meyrick, 1923). Endemic.
Life history 5
Larva feeds on tanekaha (celery pine).
Habitat, seasonality and behaviour 5
The perfect insect is on the wing throughout the summer.
Sources and Credits
- (c) Grey Smith, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Grey Smith
- (c) Maurice, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Maurice
- George Vernon Hudson , no known copyright restrictions (public domain), http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MA_I437910_TePapa_Plate-XLIX-The-butterflies_full_(cropped).jpg
- Adapted by Tony Steer from a work by (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptolechia_rhodobapta
- (c) Tony Steer, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
More Info
iNaturalist NZ Map
| Resting posture | body horizontal, wings held flat |
|---|---|
| Antennae | laid back |
| Forewing | 5-9 mm, broad, overlapping |
| Labial palps | curved upwards |
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