Chloroclystis sphragitis facts for kids
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Chloroclystis
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C. sphragitis
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| Chloroclystis sphragitis (Meyrick, 1888)
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The Chloroclystis sphragitis is a type of moth from the Geometridae family. This family is often called "geometer moths." This special moth is found only in New Zealand. It lives in both the North and South Islands.
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About the Chloroclystis sphragitis Moth
This section will tell you more about this interesting moth.
What Does It Look Like?
Adult Chloroclystis sphragitis moths can look very different from each other. Their colors often make them look like bird droppings. This helps them hide from predators.
Their front wings are a light yellowish-brown color. They have a darker area near the body. After that, there is a thin, light band that goes across the wing. Then comes a wider band in the middle. Next, there is a narrow, curved light band. Finally, there are a few small, uneven patches at the edge of the wing.
The back wings are also a light yellowish-brown. They have many wavy, light brown lines on the part closest to the moth's body.
When Can You See Them?
Adult moths are active for several months of the year. You can usually see them flying from September to February.
Who Discovered This Moth?
The Chloroclystis sphragitis moth was first described by a scientist named Edward Meyrick. He wrote about it in 1888. He used moths he found in Wellington and Christchurch in February to describe this new species.
