A. aphelias was first described by Philpott under the name Xanthorhoe helias obscura .
The type specimen of this species was collected from Hump Ridge in Fiordland by Alfred Philpott .
A. aphelias was first described by Alfred Philpott under the name Xanthorhoe helias obscura .
The type specimen of this species was collected from Hump Ridge in Fiordland by Alfred Philpott .