Apoctena syntona facts for kids
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The New Zealand Leaf-roller Moth (scientific name: Apoctena syntona) is a special kind of moth. It belongs to a group of moths called Tortricidae, which are often known as "leaf-roller moths" because their caterpillars like to roll up leaves. This moth is only found in New Zealand, making it a unique part of the country's wildlife.
The young moths, called larvae or caterpillars, are quite adaptable eaters. They are polyphagous, which means they can eat many different kinds of plants. This helps them survive in various environments.
What are Subspecies?
Sometimes, animals of the same species can look a little different or live in different places. When these differences are big enough, but not so big that they become a completely new species, scientists call them subspecies. It's like different versions of the same animal.
Types of Apoctena syntona
There are two known subspecies of the New Zealand Leaf-roller Moth:
- Apoctena syntona syntona: This subspecies lives on Auckland Island, which is one of New Zealand's subantarctic islands.
- Apoctena syntona laqueorum: This subspecies is found on the Snares, another group of small islands south of New Zealand. It was first described by a scientist named Dugdale in 1988.
