Listed below are some of the moth species likely to be found in Reedbed habitat within the Christchurch Harbour Recording Area.

Species that are nationally rare, or nationally scarce, have been further annotated as follows:

R* – nationally rare and breeds in the Harbour
R – nationally rare other
S* – nationally scarce and breeds in the Harbour
S – nationally scarce other

The website that is most relevant for Christchurch Harbour moth species is Hantsmoths. Clicking on the scientific name of a species will take you to the web page for that species on the Hantsmoths website.

For a full explanation of layout and terms click here.

Diurnal species readily identifiable as adults likely to be found in Reedbed habitat within Christchurch Harbour:

Nocturnal species readily identifiable as adults likely to be found in Reedbed habitat within Christchurch Harbour:

63.031    Udea ferrugalis    Rusty-dot Pearl
63.077    Chilo phragmitella    Reed Veneer
63.120    Schoenobius gigantella    Giant Water-veneer
70.028    Scopula emutaria    Rosy Wave
70.046    Orthonama vittata    Oblique Carpet
73.022    Plusia festucae    Gold Spot
73.100    Chilodes maritimus    Silky Wainscot
73.119    Celaena leucostigma    Crescent
73.134    Rhizedra lutosa    Large Wainscot
73.137    Arenostola phragmitidis    Fen Wainscot
73.139    Archanara geminipuncta    Twin-spotted Wainscot
73.141    Archanara dissoluta    Brown-veined Wainscot
73.295    Mythimna vitellina    Delicate
73.302    Leucania obsoleta    Obscure Wainscot
73.359    Xestia c-nigrum    Setaceous Hebrew Character
74.011    Earias clorana    Cream-bordered Green Pea

Other notable species likely to be found in Reedbed habitat within Christchurch Harbour:

49.197    Bactra robustana    Saltern Lance    S*

For a complete list of moth species likely to be found in Reedbed habitat within Christchurch Harbour, look for code ‘RB’ in the Systematic List.

Go to CHOG Harbour Moths main page.