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Epyaxa lucidata
Epyaxa lucidata female.jpg
Female
Epyaxa lucidata male.jpg
Male
Scientific classification
Genus:
Epyaxa
Species:
lucidata
Synonyms
  • Larentia lucidata Walker, 1862
  • Coremia robustaria (Walker, 1862)
  • Coremia plurimata (Walker, 1862)
  • Hydriomena officiosa Meyrick, 1910
  • Xanthorhoe pratiea Meyrick, 1911

The Epyaxa lucidata is a type of moth. It belongs to the Geometridae family. This moth is special because it is found only in New Zealand. This means it is endemic to New Zealand.

Discovering the Epyaxa Moth

This moth was first officially described in 1862. A scientist named Francis Walker gave it its first name, Larentia lucidata. He used moth samples that were collected by Andrew Sinclair.

The original moth specimen used for this description is called a holotype. It is kept safe at the Natural History Museum, London. This museum helps scientists study and understand different species.

Where the Epyaxa Moth Lives

The Epyaxa lucidata moth lives only in New Zealand. This makes it a unique part of New Zealand's wildlife. Being endemic means it naturally lives nowhere else in the world.

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