Wiseana



Wiseana is a genus of moths, collectively known as porina, of the family Hepialidae. There are seven described species, all endemic to New Zealand. Some species of this genus are a major pest in New Zealand exotic pastures. It is impossible to distinguish species at the larval/caterpillar stage without DNA technology, however adult purina moth species can be visually distinguished.

Species

 * Wiseana cervinata
 * Recorded food plants: Trifolium, various grasses.


 * Wiseana copularis
 * Wiseana fuliginea
 * Wiseana jocosa
 * Larva feeds on grasses


 * Wiseana mimica
 * Wiseana signata
 * Larva feeds on grasses


 * Wiseana umbraculata
 * Larva feeds on grasses