Thiotricha thorybodes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Thiotricha thorybodes |
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Gelechiidae
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Thiotricha
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T. thorybodes
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| Thiotricha thorybodes (Meyrick, 1885)
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The Thiotricha thorybodes is a small moth that belongs to a group of moths called Gelechiidae. This special moth was first described by a scientist named Edward Meyrick in 1885. You can only find this type of moth in New Zealand, which means it's unique to that country!
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Discovering the Thiotricha Moth
Who Found This Moth?
The Thiotricha thorybodes moth was officially named and described by Edward Meyrick. He was a very important entomologist, a scientist who studies insects. He described this moth way back in 1885, helping us learn more about the amazing insects of New Zealand.
Where Does This Moth Live?
This moth is found only in New Zealand. This makes it an "endemic" species, meaning it naturally lives in just one specific place and nowhere else in the world. New Zealand is known for its unique wildlife, and this moth is one of its special residents.
What Does the Thiotricha Moth Look Like?
Size and Wingspan
The Thiotricha thorybodes moth is quite small. Its wingspan, which is the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other when spread out, is usually between 11 and 13 millimeters. That's about half an inch!
Forewings: Colors and Patterns
The front wings, called the forewings, of this moth are mostly a dark, brownish-grey color. They have tiny, scattered specks of a lighter, yellowish-white color, especially in the middle part of the wing. The edge of the wing near the body is a bit darker. There's also a dark, triangle-shaped patch before the middle of the wing. You might also see a faint dark dot in the middle of the wing and sometimes a small, light yellowish-white spot closer to the wing tip.
Hindwings: Simple Shades
The back wings, or hindwings, are much simpler in color. They are usually a light grey-white or a slightly darker grey. These wings are often hidden when the moth is resting.
