Carposina sanctimonea facts for kids
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Carposinidae
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Carposina
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C. sanctimonea
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| Carposina sanctimonea Clarke, 1926
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The Carposina sanctimonea is a type of moth that belongs to the Carposinidae family. This moth is special because it is endemic to New Zealand, meaning it is found only there.
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About the Carposina sanctimonea Moth
This interesting moth was first officially described by a scientist named Charles E. Clarke in 1926. He was the one who gave it its scientific name.
What Does It Look Like?
The Carposina sanctimonea moth has a wingspan of about 23 mm. This is roughly the length of a small paperclip.
Its head is a whitish color, and its main body (called the thorax) is grey-white. The moth's feelers, known as antennae, are also whitish. Its belly (the abdomen) is a pale grey.
Wings and Patterns
The front wings of this moth are long and become a bit wider towards the back. They have a gentle curve along the top edge (the costa). The tip of the wing is a bit blunt, and the back edge is almost straight. These front wings are a light grey-white color and have cloudy, dark brownish-grey patterns. The back wings are also a pale grey-white.
Images for kids
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An illustration of the species by George Hudson.
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