Micropardalis aurella facts for kids
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Micropardalis aurella is a tiny, shiny golden moth that lives only in New Zealand. It's sometimes called a "jaw-moth" because of its special mouthparts. This beautiful moth was first described by a scientist named George Hudson in 1918.
About This Golden Moth
This moth is quite small! Its front wings measure between 4.2 and 5.2 millimeters long. That's about the size of a grain of rice! Its wings have a lovely pale, shining golden color, which makes it stand out.
Where This Moth Lives
Micropardalis aurella is one of the most common jaw-moths you can find in New Zealand. You can spot it flying from the Coromandel Peninsula in the North all the way down to Fox Glacier in the South.
These moths are active and can be seen flying between September and January. They are most common during the middle of November and through the end of December.
Images for kids
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Sabatinca aurella illustrated by George Hudson.
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Sabatinca aurella
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