Asaphodes camelias facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Asaphodes camelias
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Female
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Subphylum:	Hexapoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Geometridae
Genus:	Asaphodes
Species:	A. camelias
Binomial name
Asaphodes camelias (Meyrick, 1888)
Synonyms
Larentia camelias Meyrick, 1888 Xanthorhoe camelias (Meyrick, 1888)

The Asaphodes camelias is a type of moth that belongs to the Geometridae family. This special moth is found only in New Zealand, meaning it is endemic there. Scientists have found these moths in the hilly areas of the southern North Island. They have also been seen near the Waitaha River and in a place called Paroa, both located in the South Island. The A. camelias moth is quite common in the West Coast area of New Zealand. You can usually spot them between February and May, and again from July to September.

About the Asaphodes Camelias Moth

This moth is a fascinating part of New Zealand's unique wildlife. It is known for its specific habitat and the times of year it can be seen flying around.

Where Does This Moth Live?

The Asaphodes camelias moth is found only in New Zealand. This makes it an endemic species. It lives in certain parts of both the North and South Islands.

North Island Locations

In the North Island, these moths have been found in the hill country areas to the south. This shows they prefer specific types of environments.

South Island Sightings

On the South Island, the A. camelias moth has been seen near the Waitaha River. It has also been found in a town called Paroa. Both of these places are in the West Coast area.

When Can You See Them?

These moths are active during certain months of the year. You are most likely to see them from February to May. They also appear later in the year, from July to September.

How This Moth Was Named

The Asaphodes camelias moth was first described by a scientist named Edward Meyrick. He gave it its first scientific name in 1888.

First Description

Edward Meyrick first described this species in 1888. He originally named it Larentia camelias. He used a male moth specimen to study and describe it. This specimen was collected in December in Whangarei.

Images for kids

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  Illustration of a male A. camelias by George Hudson.

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  Illustration of a female A. camelias by George Hudson.