Epyaxa lucidata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Epyaxa lucidata |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Epyaxa |
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E. lucidata
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| Epyaxa lucidata (Walker, 1862)
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The Epyaxa lucidata is a type of moth. It belongs to the Geometridae family. This moth is special because it is found only in New Zealand. This means it is endemic to New Zealand.
Discovering the Epyaxa Moth
This moth was first officially described in 1862. A scientist named Francis Walker gave it its first name, Larentia lucidata. He used moth samples that were collected by Andrew Sinclair.
The original moth specimen used for this description is called a holotype. It is kept safe at the Natural History Museum, London. This museum helps scientists study and understand different species.
Where the Epyaxa Moth Lives
The Epyaxa lucidata moth lives only in New Zealand. This makes it a unique part of New Zealand's wildlife. Being endemic means it naturally lives nowhere else in the world.
