Proteodes smithi (original) (raw)

Proteodes smithi is a species of moth in the family Depressariidae.It is endemic to New Zealand and is known from Homer in Fiordland, as well as other localities in the south western parts of the South Island. It has been observed tussock and mixed shrub habitat above the tree line at approximately 1000 m altitude. Adults are on the wing from December until April and are attracted to light.