Scythris nigra
Scythris nigra is a species of moth in the family Scythrididae first described by Alfred Philpott in 1931. It is endemic to New Zealand. The larvae of this species feeds on Hebe odora. The adults are day flying and on the wing in December. Taxonomy 
This species was first described by Alfred Philpott in 1931 using specimens collected on Maungatua in December by C. E. Clarke. The male holotype specimen is held at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Description 

Philpott described this species as follows:

This species can be distinguished from the similar appearing S. triatma as it has a much darker appearance and lacks the bluish-slate colour that can be seen on the fore-wings of S. triatma. Distribution 
This species is endemic to New Zealand and has been observed in the lower parts of the South Island. Behaviour 
The adults of this species are day flying and on the wing in December. Habitat and hosts 

S. nigra normally lives in alpine habitats however it can be also found at relatively low altitudes such as at Waitahuna Hill]] near Lake Mahinerangi. The larvae of this species feed on Hebe odora. References

Scythrididae
Moths described in 1931
Moths of New Zealand
Endemic fauna of New Zealand
Taxa named by Alfred Philpott
Endemic moths of New Zealand