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Sabatinca lucilia
Sabatinca lucilia Lectotype specimen.jpg
Scientific classification

Sabatinca lucilia is a tiny moth that lives only in New Zealand. It belongs to a very old family of moths called Micropterigidae. This moth is quite small, with a wingspan of about 12 millimeters.

Meet the Sabatinca lucilia Moth

The Sabatinca lucilia is a special kind of moth. It is part of a group of moths known for being very ancient. This means their family has been around for a very long time!

Where Does This Moth Live?

You can find Sabatinca lucilia moths only in New Zealand. They like to live on sunny banks that are covered in moss and clay. These moths are usually active during the summer months. You can often see them flying around in December and January. Sometimes, they even fly towards electric lights at night.

Images for kids

  • Fig 9 MA I437910 TePapa Plate-XLIX-The-butterflies full (cropped)

    S. lucilia, illustrated by George Hudson

  • Hindwing venation of Sabatinca lucilia

    Hindwing venation of Sabatinca lucilia

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