Elachista sagittifera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Elachista sagittifera |
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Elachistidae
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Elachista
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E. sagittifera
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| Elachista sagittifera Philpott, 1927
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The Elachista sagittifera is a tiny moth that belongs to the family Elachistidae. It was first described by a scientist named Alfred Philpott in 1927. You can only find this special moth in New Zealand.
About This Moth
This moth is quite small. Its wingspan is about 11.5 millimeters, which is just over a centimeter.
What It Looks Like
The front wings of the Elachista sagittifera moth are mostly white. They have thin brownish stripes near the front edge. There are also yellowish-brown stripes along the middle part of the wing. Some of these stripes are a bit darker brown. The back wings of the moth are a dark brownish color.
Images for kids
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Arthur's Pass, a place in New Zealand where E. sagittifera was found.
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