
XVIL—THE 
joint moderate, rather stout, with rather small pecten. Labial 
palpi long, recurved, second joint thickened with scales forming 
a very short apical tuft beneath, terminal joint somewhat shorter 
than second, rather thickened with scales, pointed. Maxillary 
palpi very short, drooping, filiform. Posterior tibiae with series 
of rough projecting bristly scales above. Fore-wings with vein 
1b fureate, 2 from five-sixths, 7 to termen, 11 from middle: 
Hind-wings #, elongate-trapezoidal, cilia 14; 2 remote, 3 and 4 
lod 
approximated at bass, 5-7 somewhat approximated towards base. 
A remarkable form, perhaps nearest to Dolichernis, 
but very distinct. 
Only one species is known at present. 
THAMBOTRICHA VATHS. 
(Thambotricha vates, Meyr., Entomologist, lv. 
N-Z. Inst., Iv. 205.) 
(latenin tes dal 4*)) 
270, 1922; Trans. 
This very interesting species was discovered by Ed- 
ward C. Clarke in Gollan’s Valley, near Wellington. Mr. 
Philpott has also found it at the Aorere River, Nelson. 
The expansion ot the wings is slightly over 4 inch. The 
fore-wings have the costa sinuate, strongly arched near the 
middle and again just before the apex, the apex acutely pointed 
and the termen deeply excavated below the apex; reddish-ochre- 
ous, strongly shaded with bright reddish-biown on the! basal and 
terminal areas; there is a dark brown dot above the fold at 4 
and two obscure pale.dots in the disc at about 3, the latter being 
irregularly surrounded by a small brownish suffusion; the cilia 
are reddish-brown, except on the termen below the apex where 
they are clear ochreous. The hind-wings are narrow oblong, 
very elongate with the apex slightly produced and the termen 
oblique, pala ochreous; the cilia are pale ochreous. The antennae 
are nearly as long as the fore-wings with the middle joints den- 
tate; in the male a small tuft of long cilia arises at each denta- 
tion; the ciliations of the basal portion being extremely long. 
The fore-legs have the basal joint of the tarsus very long. The 
hind tibiae are densely clothed with rather short stout ochreous 
bristles. There is a tuft of long hair on each side of the second 
segment of the abdomen of the male. 
The perfect insect appears in March, and frequents 
forest. 
Genus 2.—DOLICHERNIS, Meyr. 
Head rough on crown. Antennae over 1, basal joint with 
pecten. Fore-wings with vein 4 absent. Hind-wings with 3 and 
4 connate. (Plate H., figs. 30, 31, 32 neuration and head of 
Dolichernis chloroleuca.) , 
An endemic genus represented by two species. 
DOLICHERNIS CHLOROLEUCA. 
(Dolichernis chloroleuca, Meyr., Trans. N.Z. Inst., xxiii., 99.) 
(Plate XXXVI., fig. 2 ¢.) 
This interesting insect is fairly common in the Well- 
ington District. It has also occurred at Raurimu, Wai- 
marino, Ohakune and Invereargill. 
The expansion of the wings is 2 inch. The antennae are 
longer than the fore-wings. The fore-wings have the costa mod- 
erately arched near the apex and the termen oblique; pale shin- 
ing ochreous with brown or orange-brown markings; there are 
one or two small elongate marks on the fold and three or four 
similar marks in the disc, above the fold; a cloudy patch on the 
dorsum at 4; a faint patch on the tornus and a distinct apical 
streak enclosing a small faint costal patch. The hind-wings are 
moderately broad, white, tinged with brown near the apex. 
TINEIDAE. 325 
Some specimens are almost white with the markings 
nearly obliterated. In others the costal and dorsal por- 
tions of the fore-wings are thickly sprinkled with pale 
brown, or golden-ochreous scales. 
The perfect insect appears in November and Decem- 
ber and again in April, frequenting forest. It rests on 
the upper ‘sides of fern fronds and other foliage, often 
fully exposed to view. When thus at rest the wings are 
rolled around the body; the hind- and intermediate legs 
withdrawn,and used for standing; the anterior legs being 
extended and the palpi arched around the head, with 
their tips almost in contact in front. The antennae are 
placed backwards close to the body and are almost in- 
visible. In assuming this attitude the insect attains the 
closest possible resemblance to a minute, whitish- 
coloured, dead stick, and this no doubt effectually pro- 
tects it from the attacks of many enemies and renders 
the usual means of concealment unnecessary. 
DOLICHERNIS JUBATA. 
(Dolichernis jubata, Philp., Trans. N.Z. Inst., 1., 131.) 
(Plate XL., fig. 5 4.) 
This interesting species has occurred at Kaeo, north 
of Auckland, Wellington, and at Tisbury near Invercargill. 
The expansion of the wings is slightly under 4 inch. The 
fore-wings are elongate-elliptical with the apex and tornus 
rounded; pale ochreous broadly clouded with black on the costa; 
the plical and two discal spots are black and very conspicuous, 
and there is a blackish patch near the termen. The hind-wings, 
which have the apex rounded, are greyish-ochreous. The cilia 
of all the wings are ochreous mixed with blackish. 
The perfect insect appears in January and frequents 
forest. 
Genus 3—DOXOPHYRTIS, Meyr. 
Basal joint of antennae without pecten. 
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vein 3 and 4 connate. 
Another endemie genus represented by a single spe- 
cies only. 
Hind-wings with 
DOXOPHYRTIS HYDROCOSMA. 
(Doxophyrtis hydrocosma, Meyr., Trans. N.Z. Inst., xlvi., 113.) 
(Plate XXXIV., fig. 15 9.) 
This very distinct species is common in the north of 
the North Island, inhabiting forests where the Nikau Palm 
(Rhopalostylis sapida) is abundant. It is a very rare in- 
sect in the Wellington District. 
The expansion of the wings is about { inch. The fore- 
wings are elongate-oblong with the apex rounded and the ter- 
men oblique; dull greyish-green with numerous fine black-edged 
yellow markings; there is a longitudinal stripe from the base 
to about £; two conspicuous oblique marks meet this from the 
costa as well as numerous fainter marks; below, the longitu- 
dinal line is connected with the dorsum by numerous wavy, 
oblique, transverse lines; there are two cloudy grey patches on 
the dorsum, a confused series of minute yellow and blackish 
marks near the tornus and two yellow patches at the apex; the 
ground colour of the apical area is strongly tinged with blue. 
The hind-wings are blackish-grey, sometimes with a large, 
cloudy, pale brown patch below the middle. 

