Izatha gibbsi

Izatha gibbsi
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Oecophoridae
Genus:	Izatha
Species:	I. gibbsi
Binomial name
	Izatha gibbsi; , 2010

Izatha gibbsi is a species moth in the family Oecophoridae. It is endemic to New Zealand. This species is classified as "At Risk, Naturally Uncommon" by the Department of Conservation. It is named for .

Taxonomy and etymology[]

This species was first described by in 2010.^[1] It was named in honour of George W. Gibbs in recognition of his contribution to New Zealand entomology.^[2] The holotype specimen is held at the New Zealand Arthropod Collection.^[2]

Description[]

The wingspan of this species is 12.5–13.5 mm for males and 13.5–20 mm for females.^[2] I. gibbsi is small, grey in colour and has a lack of distinct markings, all features which distinguish it from similar species such I. rigescens.^[2]

Distribution[]

This species is endemic to New Zealand.^[1] It occurs in the western parts of the North Island in the Northland, Auckland and Taranaki districts.^[2]

Biology and behaviour[]

Adults have been recorded on the wing in February and March.^[2]

Conservation Status[]

This species has been classified as having the "At Risk, Naturally Uncommon" conservation status under the New Zealand Threat Classification System.^[3]

References[]

^ ^a ^b ^c "Izatha gibbsi Hoare, 2010". www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. Retrieved 2018-05-24.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Hoare, R. J. B. (2010). "Izatha (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea: Oecophoridae)" (PDF). Fauna of New Zealand. 65: 1–201. ISBN 9780478347258.
^ Hoare, R.J.B.; Dugdale, J.S.; Edwards, E.D.; Gibbs, G.W.; Patrick, B.H.; Hitchmough, R.A.; Rolfe, J.R. (2017). "Conservation status of New Zealand butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera), 2015" (PDF). New Zealand Threat Classification Series. 20: 8.

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[:1-1] "Izatha gibbsi Hoare, 2010". www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. Retrieved 2018-05-24.

[:2-2] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Hoare, R. J. B. (2010). "Izatha (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea: Oecophoridae)" (PDF). Fauna of New Zealand. 65: 1–201. ISBN 9780478347258.

[:0-3] Hoare, R.J.B.; Dugdale, J.S.; Edwards, E.D.; Gibbs, G.W.; Patrick, B.H.; Hitchmough, R.A.; Rolfe, J.R. (2017). "Conservation status of New Zealand butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera), 2015" (PDF). New Zealand Threat Classification Series. 20: 8.

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