Izatha taingo

Izatha taingo (Māori name pepepepe tāingo o Ngāti Kuri) is a species of moth in the family Oecophoridae.

This species is classified as "At Risk, Naturally Uncommon" by the Department of Conservation.

[1] The epithet is based on the Māori word tāingo means "speckled" or "mottled" and refers to the forewing pattern.

[2] Adult moths have been recorded on the wing in October, November and December.

[2] This species has been classified as having the "At Risk, Naturally Uncommon" conservation status under the New Zealand Threat Classification System.