Tinea atmogramma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tinea atmogramma |
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Tineinae
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Tinea
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T. atmogramma
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| Tinea atmogramma Meyrick, 1927
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The Tinea atmogramma is a special type of moth. It belongs to a group of moths called the Tineidae family. A scientist named Edward Meyrick first described this moth in 1927.
Scientists are still studying exactly where this moth fits in the Tinea group. Because of this, it's sometimes called Tinea (s.l.) atmogramma. The (s.l.) means "in a broad sense." This moth is only found in New Zealand, which means it is endemic there.
About the New Zealand Moth
This moth is quite small. Its wingspan is about 12 millimeters. That's about half an inch!
What it Looks Like
The front wings of the Tinea atmogramma moth are mostly dark grey. They have patches of black mixed in. You might also see some cool patterns. There's a slanted, whitish line near the base of the wing.
The wings also have three wavy bands of white lines. These bands are found before the middle, after the middle, and near the end of the wing. The first band forms a white spot on the bottom edge. The third band makes a clear white dot near the corner. Around the tip of the wing, there are several small white dots.
The back wings of the moth are a dark purplish-grey color. They have a faint, dark shadow near their base.
