Aoraia macropis
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Hepialidae |
| Genus: | Aoraia |
| Species: | A. macropis
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| Aoraia macropis Dugdale, 1994
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Aoraia macropis is a species of moth of the family Hepialidae. It is endemic to New Zealand[1] and is found in the mountains of southern Central Otago.[2] It was described by John S. Dugdale in 1994.[2]
The wingspan is 38–45 mm for males. The forewing ground colour is uniform smoky brown with a dull ash-white pattern. The hindwings are contrasting pale brown or yellowish-fawn. Females are brachypterous and dull brown. Adults are on wing from February to April.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Aoraia macropis Dugdale, 1994". www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 23 December 2014. Retrieved 2017-08-09.
- ^ a b c Dugdale, J. S. (1994). "Hepialidae (Insecta: Lepidoptera)" (PDF). Fauna of New Zealand. 30: 1–164 – via Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd.
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- Moths described in 1994
- Hepialidae
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