Post by sebbe67 on Jun 7, 2007 12:47:24 GMT
Ko'olau Giant Looper Moth
(Scotorythra nesiotes)
This Hawaiian endemic has been considered historic by NatureServe and its predecessors since 1984 and appeared on the January 8, 1989 USFWS list as 3A ("persuasive evidence of extinction"). This species appears on the Bishop Museum Web Site for extinct insects (as of September 2003) with the last observed date given as 1900s. It is also considered historic (SH) by the Hawaii Natural Heritage Program. In consideration of input from Hawaii Natural Heritage Program and some consultation with Frank Howarth of the Bishop Museum, GH is retained. Although this species is quite possibly extinct, it is not certain search effort has been adequate to be sure this is the case. The status of this species should be re-evaluated pending the results of on-going work on this genus by Mandy Heddle.
(Scotorythra nesiotes)
This Hawaiian endemic has been considered historic by NatureServe and its predecessors since 1984 and appeared on the January 8, 1989 USFWS list as 3A ("persuasive evidence of extinction"). This species appears on the Bishop Museum Web Site for extinct insects (as of September 2003) with the last observed date given as 1900s. It is also considered historic (SH) by the Hawaii Natural Heritage Program. In consideration of input from Hawaii Natural Heritage Program and some consultation with Frank Howarth of the Bishop Museum, GH is retained. Although this species is quite possibly extinct, it is not certain search effort has been adequate to be sure this is the case. The status of this species should be re-evaluated pending the results of on-going work on this genus by Mandy Heddle.
