Hendecasticha

Hendecasticha is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Olethreutinae of the family Tortricidae. This genus was described by Edward Meyrick in 1881. It consists of only one species, Hendecasticha aethaliana, which is endemic to New Zealand. This species has been observed in both the North and South Islands and inhabits damp or swampy grassland or scrub. The larval host of this species is likely grass species. Adults are on the wing from October until January.

Taxonomy

Both the genus and the species H. aethaliana were first described by Edward Meyrick in 1881. For the scientific description of H. aethaliana Meyrick used specimens collected in Hamilton on the banks of the Waikato in January. George Hudson discussed and illustrated this species in his 1928 publication The butterflies and moths of New Zealand. The lectotype specimen of the species is found at the Natural History Museum, London.

Meyrick described the genus Hendecasticha as follows:
Meyrick described the species H. aethaliana as follows:

H. aethaliana is endemic to New Zealand. It has been observed in the North Island, including at Waimarino, as well as in the South Island, including at Mount Grey and the Takitimu Mountains. C. E. Clarke also collected this species at Maungatua in Otago and in the Takitimu Mountains in Southland. This species inhabits damp or swampy grassland or scrub. It is regarded as being a rare species.

Adults of H. aethaliana are on the wing from October until January.''''

The larval hosts of H. aethaliana are likely to be grass species.