Archyala terranea facts for kids
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A. terranea
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Archyala terranea is a small moth that belongs to the Tineidae family. A scientist named Arthur Gardiner Butler first described this moth in 1879. This species is special because it is found only in New Zealand. This means it is an endemic species, living naturally in just one place in the world. You can usually see these moths flying from December to February.
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Meet the Archyala Terranea Moth
What Does This Moth Do?
The life of the Archyala terranea moth starts as a larva, which is like a caterpillar. These larvae enjoy eating moss that grows on rocks. They spend their time munching away on this moss.
Moth Life Cycle
When a larva is ready to change into a moth, it forms a cocoon. This cocoon is a rough and dense case, usually built right among the moss where the larva lived. Inside this cocoon, the larva transforms into a pupa. This is the stage before it becomes a full-grown moth.
Where Does This Moth Live?
The Archyala terranea moth has been found in several places across New Zealand. These locations include Wellington, Christchurch, Castle Hill, Dunedin, and Lake Wakatipu.
Images for kids
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Illustration of A. terranea by George Hudson.
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