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Orocrambus fugitivellus, a diurnal moth endemic to New Zealand

Orocrambus fugitivellus, a diurnal moth endemic to New Zealand

Orocrambus fugitivellus has only been found in a small area of the plains of the Mackenzie Basin. The males fly by day. The female has very small wings and is completely flightless but also active during the day. This moth is a threatened species.

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Rights: Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, CC 4.0
Published: 12 September 2017Updated: 25 June 2018Size: 117.71 KB
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