Pyrgotis calligypsa facts for kids
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P. calligypsa
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Pyrgotis calligypsa is a special kind of moth that belongs to a family called Tortricidae. This moth is only found in one place in the whole world: New Zealand! This means it is endemic to New Zealand, like a unique treasure of the country's nature.
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What Does This Moth Look Like?
This moth is quite small. Its wingspan (how wide it is when its wings are spread out) is about 16 millimeters. That's about the length of a small button!
Its Front Wings
The front wings, called forewings, are mostly white. They have a grey patch near the base, which is the part closest to the moth's body. This grey patch has tiny, fine streaks and speckles that look blackish. Near the front edge of the wing, called the costa, the grey color blends into white.
Its Back Wings
The back wings, known as hindwings, are a whitish color. They have small, light-grey spots or fine streaks scattered across them.
Who Discovered This Moth?
This moth was first described by a scientist named Edward Meyrick in 1926. When a scientist "describes" a species, it means they officially name it and write down all its features. This helps other scientists learn about it.
Images for kids
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Illustration of P. calligypsa by George Hudson.
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