Kiwaia aerobatis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kiwaia aerobatis |
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Gelechiidae
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Kiwaia
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K. aerobatis
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| Kiwaia aerobatis (Meyrick, 1924)
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The Kiwaia aerobatis is a small moth that belongs to the family Gelechiidae. It was first described by a scientist named Edward Meyrick in 1924. This special moth can only be found in New Zealand.
Meet the Kiwaia aerobatis Moth
This moth is a fascinating insect from New Zealand. It's part of a large group of insects called Lepidoptera, which includes all moths and butterflies.
What It Looks Like
The Kiwaia aerobatis moth is quite small. Its wingspan is about 15 mm. That's about the length of a fingernail!
Its front wings, called forewings, are mostly light brownish. They get a bit darker near the part of the wing closest to its body. The back wings, or hindwings, are a light grey color.
Where It Lives
This particular moth is endemic to New Zealand. This means it naturally lives only in New Zealand and nowhere else in the world. It's a unique part of New Zealand's amazing wildlife.
