Tmetolophota hartii facts for kids
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Tmetolophota hartii is a special kind of moth that lives only in New Zealand. It belongs to a big family of moths called Noctuidae, which are often known as "owlet moths." This moth was first discovered and described a long time ago, in 1914.
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Discovering the Tmetolophota hartii Moth
This unique moth was officially named by a scientist named W. G. Howes in 1914. He studied a single moth that was found by Mr. S. Hart. This special moth was collected near the Cape Egmont Lighthouse in New Zealand.
Where Does This Moth Live?
The Tmetolophota hartii moth is what we call endemic to New Zealand. This means it is found naturally nowhere else in the world. It's a special part of New Zealand's amazing wildlife.
What Does This Moth Look Like?
Like many moths, the male and female Tmetolophota hartii can look a bit different. You can see pictures of both a male and a female moth in the box at the top of this page. Moths are insects with wings covered in tiny scales. They are often active at night.
The Noctuidae Moth Family
The Tmetolophota hartii moth is part of the Noctuidae family. This is one of the largest families of moths, with thousands of different species found all over the world. Many moths in this family are called "owlet moths" because some of them have eyespots on their wings that look like owl eyes.
