Thambotricha

Thambotricha
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Epermeniidae
Genus: Thambotricha
Meyrick, 1922[2]
Species:
T. vates
Binomial name
Thambotricha vates
Meyrick, 1922[1]

Thambotricha is a monotypic genus of moths in the family Epermeniidae. Its sole known species, Thambotricha vates, is also known by the vernacular name wonder-haired prophet. It is endemic to New Zealand. This species is classified as "At Risk, Naturally Uncommon" by the Department of Conservation.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference NZOR was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "​Thambotricha​". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved April 23, 2018.