Asaphodes limonodes facts for kids
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The Asaphodes limonodes is a type of moth. It belongs to the Geometridae family. This moth is special because it only lives in New Zealand. This means it is endemic to that country.
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About This Moth
How Scientists Named It
Scientists give every living thing a special name. This moth was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1888. He called it Epyaxa limonodes. He used moths collected by George Hudson near Wellington.
Later, George Hudson wrote about and drew this moth in 1898. He called it Xanthorhoe limonodes. He also included it in his 1928 book, The Butterflies and Moths of New Zealand.
In 1971, another scientist, John S. Dugdale, moved this moth to the group (genus) called Asaphodes. The original moth specimen used to describe the species is kept at the Natural History Museum, London. This special specimen is called a lectotype.
Where It Lives
This moth is found only in New Zealand. It lives on both the North and South Islands. You can find it in places like Waimarino, Ohakune, Mount Taranaki, Wellington, Buller River, Otira, Poherua, and Lake Wakatipu.
When It Flies
The Asaphodes limonodes moth is active during the warmer months. You can usually see it flying from November all the way through March.
Its Home and Food
This moth likes to live in damp forest areas. It prefers places where there is a lot of moisture.
Images for kids
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Illustration of a male A. limonodes by George Hudson.
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Illustration of a female A. limonodes by George Hudson.
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