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Asterivora antigrapha
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Phylum:
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Family:
Choreutidae
Genus:
Asterivora
Species:
A. antigrapha
Binomial name
Asterivora antigrapha
(Meyrick, 1911)
Synonyms
  • Simaethis antigrapha Meyrick, 1911

The Asterivora antigrapha is a small moth that belongs to the Choreutidae family. This special moth is found only in New Zealand, meaning it is endemic to that country. It was first described in 1911 by Edward Meyrick.

Discovering the Asterivora Antigrapha Moth

This fascinating moth is a unique part of New Zealand's wildlife. It's a great example of how different species can be found only in certain places around the world. Scientists study these moths to learn more about their lives and how they fit into the environment.

What Does This Moth Look Like?

The Asterivora antigrapha is quite small. Its wingspan is usually between 10 and 11 millimeters. That's about the length of your fingernail!

  • Head and Body: The head and middle part of its body (thorax) are a dark brownish-gray color. They have tiny white speckles, almost like dust.
  • Antennae: Its antennae are also dark brownish-gray, but they have small white dots along them.
  • Abdomen: The back part of its body (abdomen) is dark brownish-gray too. It has a line of white scales along the edges of its body segments.
  • Forewings: The front wings are a dark brownish-gray and are somewhat rectangular. The top edge is gently curved, and the tip is rounded. The outer edge is mostly straight and slopes a bit. These wings have interesting patterns! They have a patch near the base and two wavy, curved stripes of purplish-white speckles. These stripes cover most of the front half of the wing. The last stripe goes from a small white spot near the middle of the top edge to the middle of the bottom edge. There's also a tiny, thin, shiny gold-colored mark near the end of a special cell on the wing.
  • Hindwings: The back wings are dark brownish-gray and shaped like a rounded triangle. Their outer edge is slightly curved.

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