Izatha peroneanella

(Izatha peroneanella)

Description

Izatha peroneanella, also known as the small lichen moth or the green lichen tuft, is a moth of the Oecophoridae family. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it is found throughout the North Island, other than the Aupouri Peninsula of Northland.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Oecophoridae

Genus:Izatha

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