Pseudocoremia campbelli is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. This species was first described by Alfred Philpott in 1927. It is endemic to New Zealand and has been observed in the West Coast region of the South Island. Adults are on the wing in December and January and are attracted to UV light.
Taxonomy This species was first described by Alfred Philpott in 1927 and originally named Selidosema campbelli. George Hudson discussed and illustrated this species in his 1928 book The butterflies and moths of New Zealand. In 1988 John S. Dugdale placed this species in the genus Pseudocoremia. The female holotype specimen, collected by W. J. Campbell at Blackball, is held in the New Zealand Arthropod Collection.
Description
Philpott described this species as follows:
Philpott pointed out that the pectinated antennae in the female is an unusual feature of this species.
Distribution This species is endemic to New Zealand. It has been observed in its type locality of Blackball as well as in the vicinity of Lewis Pass, both in the West Coast Region. This species is regarded as being rare.
Behaviour Adults are on the wing in December and January. The adult female is attracted to UV light.
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