• Source: Aoraia

Aoraia is a genus of moths of the family Hepialidae. There are 13 described species, all endemic to New Zealand. The type species of this genus is Porina dinodes Meyrick, 1890. This genus contains some large species with a wingspan of up to 150 mm (5.9 in).




Species


Aoraia aspina
Aoraia aurimaculata
Aoraia dinodes
Aoraia ensyii
Aoraia flavida
Aoraia hespera
Aoraia insularis – confined to Stewart Island / Rakiura & the small islands off Stewart Island / Rakiura.
Aoraia lenis
Aoraia macropis
Aoraia oreobolae
Aoraia orientalis
Aoraia rufivena
Aoraia senex




Buller's moth


Buller's moth (Aoraia mairi) is possibly extinct and the description of this moth remains in doubt as the only recorded specimen, taken in 1867, has been lost.




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Hepialidae genera

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Aoraia
• Aoraia aurimaculata
• Aoraia macropis
• Aoraia enysii
• Aoraia rufivena
• Aoraia oreobolae
• Aoraia senex
• Aoraia orientalis
• Aoraia lenis
• Aoraia insularis