Zelleria porphyraula

Zelleria porphyraula is a moth in the family Yponomeutidae. It was first described by Edward Meyrick and is endemic to New Zealand. This species has been observed in both the North and South Islands. The adult of the species is on the wing in November and April.

Taxonomy

This species was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1927. The male holotype specimen was collected in Wellington in April by George Hudson when beating the species Podocarpus totara. The holotype specimen is held at the Natural History Museum, London.

Description

Meyrick described this species as follows:

Distribution

This species is endemic to New Zealand. It has been observed in both the North and South Islands.

Behaviour

This species is on the wing in November and April.