Biology:Aoraia macropis
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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. macropis
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| Aoraia macropis Dugdale, 1994
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Aoraia macropis is a species of moth of the family Hepialidae. It is endemic to New Zealand[1] and is found in the mountains of southern Central Otago.[2] It was described by John S. Dugdale in 1994.[2]
Description
The wingspan is 38–45 mm for males. The forewing ground colour is uniform smoky brown with a dull ash-white pattern. The hindwings are contrasting pale brown or yellowish-fawn. Females are brachypterous and dull brown. Adult males are on wing from February to April.[2] The females of the species are flightless and are diurnal.[3]
Behaviour
The adults of this species breed in Central Otago in moss bogs found in alpine tussock grasslands.[3]
References
- ↑ "Aoraia macropis Dugdale, 1994". Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 23 December 2014. http://www.nzor.org.nz/names/e6e467ab-6492-460d-8814-36200e5ff1b1.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 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.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 , Wikidata Q60361071
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q4778726 entry
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