About Doxophyrtis hydrocosma Meyrick, 1914
Doxophyrtis hydrocosma Meyrick, 1914 has a wingspan ranging from 8.5 to 11 mm. The cocoons of this species are oval-shaped with flat, spread-out edges. This species is endemic to New Zealand, found across the entire North Island and in north-western Nelson. It inhabits native forest, especially coastal native forest. The species' larvae feed on the berries of Nikau palm trees. They spin these berries together using silk threads; once fully mature, the larvae travel down to the palm's trunk to pupate there in white-brown cocoons.
