Mnesarchella loxoscia

Mnesarchella loxoscia is an endemic New Zealand moth in the family Mnesarchaeidae, a small family found only in New Zealand. It occurs in native forest and shrubland, including higher-altitude habitats, and has been recorded from the North Island with a small number of South Island records. Adults are mainly active during late spring and summer and are usually encountered amongst vegetation, although males occasionally come to light.