Biology:Aoraia insularis
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Short description: Species of moth
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Hepialidae |
| Genus: | Aoraia |
| Species: | A. insularis
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| Binomial name | |
| Aoraia insularis Dugdale, 1994
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Aoraia insularis, also known as the Rakiura ghost moth, is a species of moth of the family Hepialidae. It is endemic to New Zealand[1] and is found on only on Stewart Island and Steward Island's surrounding smaller islands.[2] It was described by John S. Dugdale in 1994.[2]
The wingspan is 54–65 mm for males. The forewing pattern is intricate, in tan and yellow-brown on a darker brown ground colour. The hindwings are yellowish fawn or sometimes smoky brown. Adults are on wing from January to March.[2]
Larvae have been collected from shafts associated with tussocks on Poa foliosa.[2]
References
- ↑ "Aoraia insularis Dugdale, 1994". Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 23 December 2014. http://www.nzor.org.nz/names/8e1553f9-d3ad-403a-96b9-15044855e03d.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Dugdale, J. S. (1994). "Hepialidae (Insecta: Lepidoptera).". Fauna of New Zealand 30: 1–164. http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/49029/FNZ30Dugdale1994150.pdf.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q4778724 entry
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