Eudonia steropaea facts for kids
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Eudonia steropaea is a small moth that belongs to a group of moths called Crambidae. This special moth was first named by a scientist named Edward Meyrick in 1884. He wrote a detailed description of it the next year. This moth is only found in New Zealand, which means it is endemic to that country.
About Eudonia steropaea
This moth is quite small. Its wingspan (the distance from one wingtip to the other when the wings are spread out) is usually between 13 and 16 millimeters. That's about half an inch!
What Does It Look Like?
The front wings of the Eudonia steropaea moth are a light brownish color. They often have darker specks scattered across them. You might notice a small, dark spot near the base of the wing. There is also a straight, dark line that goes from the base of the wing towards the middle. This line almost connects with a dark, triangle-shaped mark.
The back wings of the moth are a lighter, grayish-white color. The edges of these back wings can sometimes look a bit darker.
When Can You See Them?
Adult Eudonia steropaea moths have been seen flying around in January. This is when they are most active.
