Aoraia flavida facts for kids
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Aoraia flavida is a type of moth. It belongs to the Hepialidae family. This moth is special because it is endemic to New Zealand. This means it is found only there. John S. Dugdale first described this species in 1994. He found specimens near Gem Lake in the Umbrella Mountains. This area is in Southland, New Zealand. B. H. Patrick helped collect these moths.
What Does Aoraia flavida Look Like?
Male Moths
Male Aoraia flavida moths have a wingspan of about 47 to 50 millimeters. Their front wings, called forewings, are very pretty. They have patterns of ash-white or creamy white on a chocolate brown background. The back wings, or hindwings, are a smoky brown color.
Female Moths
Female moths are a bit different. They are brachypterous. This means their wings are shorter than normal. They might not be able to fly well. Their forewings have broad, irregular patterns. These patterns are made of dark brown and brownish fawn colors.
When Can You See Them?
You can usually find adult Aoraia flavida moths flying around from March to April.
