Hierodoris tygris (Hoare, 2005). Endemic. Local & Uncommon.
It is known from Titirangi and and a few other localities around west Auckland. The set example shown was collected from a forest clearing in the central Coromandel ranges in March, hence a range extension for this species.
It has been suggested by R. Hoare that the larvae are canopy feeders on rimu hence it being generally overlooked.
Forewing | 5-9 mm |
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Labial palps | curved upwards |
Resting posture | body horizontal, wings rolled around body |