Erechthias terminella is a species of moth in the family Tineidae. It was first described by Francis Walker in 1863. This species is endemic to New Zealand and can be found throughout the North and in the upper parts of the South Islands. It inhabits native forest. The larvae of E. terminella feed under a web of silk and frass on the seeds as well as possibly the pods of Phormium tenax and are also known to feed on the fruits of plant species such as Meryta sinclairii. Larvae are generally sluggish but can be very agile when disturbed. Adults are on the wing throughout the year and are attracted to light.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Erechthias terminella being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Erechthias chasmatias
- Erechthias chionodira
- Erechthias charadrota
- Erechthias stilbella
- Erechthias fulguritella
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Tineidae
- Genus
- Erechthias
- Species
- Erechthias terminella
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