Aoraia flavida explained

Aoraia flavida is a species of moth from the family Hepialidae. It is endemic to New Zealand.[1] This species was described by John S. Dugdale in 1994 from specimens obtained near Gem Lake in the Umbrella Mountains in Southland and collected by B. H. Patrick.

Physical description

The wingspan is 47–50 mm for males. Females are brachypterous. Adults can be found from March to April.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aoraia flavida Dugdale, 1994. 23 December 2014. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 2017-08-09.
  2. Dugdale. J. S.. 1994. Hepialidae (Insecta: Lepidoptera).. Fauna of New Zealand. 30. 44–45. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd.