Crocydopora facts for kids
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| Crocydopora cinigerella, Aranda, Australian Capital Territory | |
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Pyralidae
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Crocydopora
Meyrick, 1882
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C. cinigerella
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| Crocydopora cinigerella (Walker, 1866)
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Crocydopora cinigerella is a type of small moth, often called a "snout moth." It's the only species in its group, known as the Crocydopora genus. These moths were first described by scientists in the 1800s. You can find them flying around in Australia and New Zealand.
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Meet the Snout Moth
Snout moths are a family of moths called Pyralidae. They get their name because some of them have a special snout-like mouthpart. Crocydopora cinigerella is one of these interesting insects.
Where Does This Moth Live?
This particular snout moth, Crocydopora cinigerella, calls two countries home: Australia and New Zealand. It's a native insect to these parts of the world.
What Does Crocydopora cinigerella Look Like?
These moths are quite small. Their wingspan is usually about 20 millimeters (that's about the width of a small coin). Their front wings, called forewings, are a light brown color, like fawn. They have a subtle pattern and a small orange spot near the inner edge. The back wings, or hindwings, are a plain off-white color.
Scientists Who Studied This Moth
The group (genus) Crocydopora was first described by a scientist named Edward Meyrick in 1882. The specific species, Crocydopora cinigerella, was described by another scientist, Francis Walker, in 1866.
