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Musotima aduncalis
Species of moth From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Musotima aduncalis, also known as the maidenhair fairy moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by Cajetan Felder, Rudolf Felder and Alois Friedrich Rogenhofer in 1875.[2] This species is endemic to New Zealand.[3][4]
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Description
The larvae are green in colour with a dark head.[5] Adults are variable in colour, ranging from white to ochreous yellow.[6]
Behaviour
The larvae can be found on the underside of the fern fronds and create clear window like patches when consuming their host.[5] The adult moth is on the wing from October to February.[5]
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