Morosaphycita oculiferella facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Morosaphycita oculiferella |
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Pyralidae
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Morosaphycita
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M. oculiferella
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| Morosaphycita oculiferella (Meyrick, 1879)
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The Morosaphycita oculiferella is a small moth that belongs to the Pyralidae family. A scientist named Edward Meyrick first described it in 1879. This moth is found in Australia, including places like Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory. It also lives in New Zealand.
What Does This Moth Look Like?
This moth is quite small, with a wingspan of about 20 millimeters (which is less than an inch). Its front wings are dark brown. They have different dark lines and a small white mark near the bottom edge. The back wings are a light, off-white color with thin dark edges.
Where Does the Moth Live?
The Morosaphycita oculiferella moth lives in two main countries. It is found across parts of Australia. This includes areas like Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory. It also makes its home in New Zealand. Moths often live in places where their young (caterpillars) can find food.
Images for kids
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A Morosaphycita oculiferella moth
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Another view of the Morosaphycita oculiferella moth
