Rhathamictis is a genus of moths of the family Psychidae.[1] It was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1924. Larvae of this genus build small protective cases in which they hide and from which they feed.[2]
| Rhathamictis | |
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| Type species R. perspersa | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Psychidae |
| Genus: | Rhathamictis Edward Meyrick, 1924 |
Taxonomy edit
This genus was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1924.[3][4] The type taxon for this genus is Rhathamictis perspersa.[4]
Description edit
Meyrick described this genus as follows:
Head loosely rough-haired ; ocelli posterior; tongue absent. Antennae 1⁄2, in ♂ moderately ciliated, basal joint short, with slight pecten. Labial palpi moderate, porrected, second joint rough-scaled beneath, terminal joint short, loosely scaled, obtuse. Maxillary palpi short, slender, 3-jointed, folded laterally. Posterior tibiae rough-scaled above. Forewings 2 from 5⁄6, 3 from angle, 7 to termen, 8-10 approximated, 11 from before middle. Hindwings 1, elongate-ovate, cilia 3; 2-7 tolerably parallel.[3]
Distribution edit
This genus is endemic to New Zealand.[4]
Species edit
Species contained in this genus are as follows:[5]
- Rhathamictis nocturna (Clarke, 1926)
- Rhathamictis perspersa Meyrick, 1924
There is also at least one undescribed species likely of this genus.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b John Stewart Dugdale (23 September 1988). "Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa". Fauna of New Zealand. 14. Department of Scientific and Industrial Research: 69. doi:10.7931/J2/FNZ.14. ISSN 0111-5383. Wikidata Q45083134.
- ^ "Breeding bag moths in captivity". Otago Daily Times. 23 July 2018. p. 11. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ a b E. Meyrick (1924). "Descriptions of New Zealand Lepidoptera". Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 55: 662. ISSN 1176-6158. Wikidata Q110305498.
- ^ a b c "Rhathamictis Meyrick, 1924". biotanz.landcareresearch.co.nz. 9 October 2014. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ Gordon, Dennis P., ed. (2010). New Zealand inventory of biodiversity: Kingdom animalia: chaetognatha, ecdysozoa, ichnofossils. Vol. 2. p. 463. ISBN 978-1-877257-93-3. OCLC 973607714. OL 25288394M. Wikidata Q45922947.