Eudonia characta facts for kids
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Eudonia
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E. characta
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The Eudonia characta is a fascinating type of moth. It belongs to a group of moths known as the Crambidae family. This moth was first discovered and named by a scientist called Edward Meyrick in 1884.
What makes the Eudonia characta really special is that it is endemic to New Zealand. This means you can only find this specific moth species living in New Zealand and nowhere else in the world!
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About the Eudonia characta Moth
What Does It Look Like?
The Eudonia characta is a small moth. Its wingspan (the distance from one wingtip to the other when the wings are spread out) is usually between 14 and 17 millimeters. That's about the length of a small paperclip!
Forewings and Hindwings
The front wings of this moth are a light brownish-grey color. Scientists often call this color "fuscous." These wings also have tiny specks of darker brownish-grey, almost like they've been sprinkled with dust. Near the moth's body, the inner edge of its front wings is a pale yellowish-white. There's also a thin black line just above this pale edge.
The back wings of the Eudonia characta are a light whitish-grey. They might have a slight yellowish tint to them. If you look closely, you might see a darker grey crescent shape in the middle of these back wings. There's also a darker line towards the outer edge and a darker border around the whole wing.
When Can You See Them?
Adult Eudonia characta moths are usually seen flying around during the months of February and March. This is when they are most active.
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A close-up view of the Eudonia characta moth.
