Species Archephanes zalosema Turner, 1926
- Archephanes zalosema Turner, A.J. 1926. New and little-known Tasmanian Lepidoptera. Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania 1925: 81-117 [105].
Type data:
Syntype(s) ANIC 5, ♂, ♀, [Australia]: Tasmania, Mt Wellington, 4000ft; Lake Fenton, 3500 ft; Cradle Mountain, 3000 ft.
Comment: One specimen designated as a type by Turner remains unlocated despite a comprehensive search of the collections established in Australia prior to 1926. This specimen is deemed as lost.
Distribution
States
Tasmania, Victoria
Extra Distribution Information
Archephanes is restricted to areas where its food plant Tasmannia lanceolata (Poiret) A. C. Smith 1969 occurs. The adult moth has been collected in moist forest and sub-alpine areas in south eastern Australia south of latitude 36°S. This is broadly the south eastern part of the extensive Bassian biogeographical zone which spans southern Australia. The moth is common and widely distributed in Tasmania. occurs. The adult moth has been collected in moist forest and sub-alpine areas in south eastern Australia south of latitude 36°S. This is broadly the south eastern part of the extensive Bassian biogeographical zone which spans southern Australia. The moth is common and widely distributed in Tasmania.
Distribution References
Ecological Descriptors
Caterpillar: herbivore (associated flora: Tasmannia lanceolata (Poir., 1969) A.C.Sm. [WINTERACEAE] Mountain Pepperbush (Larvae feed on the foliage of mountain pepper, Tasmannia lanceolata (Winteraceae), a shrub or small tree locally common in tall forests, lower montane to sub-alpine regions and sea level in moist areas. The cryptic colouration of the Archephanes larvae against its foodplant, the toxic nature of the host and the locally restricted distribution of the adult strongly suggest a monophagous habit.)).
Associated Flora References
Young, C.J. & McQuillan, P.B. 2003. Redescription and life-cycle of Archephanes zalosema Turner, 1926 (Lepidoptera: Geometridae: Ennominae), a specialist on Winteraceae. Insect Systematics and Evolution 34: 81–94 (Tasmannia lanceolata)
History of changes
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| 05-Jun-2024 | GEOMETROIDEA | 05-Jun-2024 | MODIFIED | Dr Cathy Byrne |
| 21-Feb-2022 | GEOMETROIDEA | 24-Nov-2023 | MODIFIED | Dr Cathy Byrne (TMAG) Di Moyle (TMAG) |
| 21-Feb-2022 | GEOMETRIDAE | 05-Jun-2024 | MODIFIED | Dr Federica Turco (QM) |
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