Celama parvitis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Celama parvitis |
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| Holotype specimen held at Auckland Museum | |
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Nolidae
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Nolinae
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Celama
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C. parvitis
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| Celama parvitis (Howes, 1917)
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Celama parvitis is a small and interesting moth that belongs to the Nolidae family. It was first described by a scientist named George Howes in 1917. This moth is thought to be found only in New Zealand.
About the Celama parvitis Moth
The Celama parvitis moth is part of a large group of insects called Lepidoptera, which includes all moths and butterflies. Scientists study these creatures to learn more about our planet's amazing biodiversity.
Where the Moth Lives
This special moth is likely endemic to New Zealand. This means it naturally lives only in New Zealand and nowhere else in the world.
- Specimens of Celama parvitis have been found in a few different places:
A scientist named Charles E. Clarke once found a specimen near Te Anau. He described it as a rare moth. He found it in December, often near Leptospermum plants. This moth has also been collected in December in the Dansey ecological district, which is close to Kakanui. In this area, it was found on a plant called Helichrysum aggregatum.
When it was Discovered
The Celama parvitis moth was officially described in 1917. This was done by George Howes, an entomologist. An entomologist is a scientist who studies insects. When a species is "described," it means a scientist has formally identified it, given it a name, and written down its features for others to study.
