Kiwaia lapillosa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kiwaia lapillosa |
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Gelechiidae
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Kiwaia
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K. lapillosa
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| Kiwaia lapillosa (Meyrick, 1924)
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The Kiwaia lapillosa is a small moth that belongs to the Gelechiidae family. This family includes many types of moths that often have narrow wings.
This particular moth was first officially described in 1924. The person who described it was a scientist named Edward Meyrick. You can find the Kiwaia lapillosa moth only in New Zealand.
About the Kiwaia lapillosa Moth
This section tells you more about what the Kiwaia lapillosa moth looks like.
Size and Appearance
The Kiwaia lapillosa moth is quite small. Its wingspan is about 15 to 16 millimeters. That's roughly the length of a small fingernail.
Forewings
The front wings, called the forewings, are a dark, slaty brown color. They often have small, irregular sprinkles or mixes of whitish-grey. This gives them a somewhat speckled look.
The patterns on these wings are a bit cloudy. They are formed by areas where the pale colors are missing. You might see some spots that are part of the moth's natural markings. There can also be a thick, slanted bar from the edge of the wing.
Hindwings
The back wings, or hindwings, are a lighter grey color. They are usually plainer than the forewings.
