Biology:Rhathamictis
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Short description: Genus of moths
| 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 |
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]
Taxonomy
This genus was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1924.[3][4] The type taxon for this genus is Rhathamictis perspersa.[4]
Description
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
This genus is endemic to New Zealand.[4]
Species
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 , pp. 69, Wikidata Q45083134
- ↑ "Breeding bag moths in captivity". Otago Daily Times: pp. 11. 23 July 2018. https://www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/otago-daily-times/20180723/282892321443395.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 , pp. 662, Wikidata Q110305498
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Rhathamictis Meyrick, 1924". 9 October 2014. https://biotanz.landcareresearch.co.nz/scientific-names/09724369-2f74-4437-ba15-e73f69fdd7c0.
- ↑ , pp. 463, Wikidata Q45922947
Wikidata ☰ Q18522045 entry
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