Very poorly known, this is an extremely ancient species found mostly in moist forest.
Family
Micropterigidae
Biostatus
Endemic
Host Plant
Unknown
Larva
In moss and rotting wood.
Adult/Imago
Variable forewing patterns with shiny white markings. Functional mandibles to chew fern spores and pollen. Late November to March. Flies by day in sunshine.
Forewing Length
2.5 - 3.5mm
Range
Northern North Island down to Hawke's Bay and Taranaki.
Habitat
Native podocarp forest.