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Wiseana signata

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Insecta

Family
  
Hepialidae

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Order
  
Lepidoptera

Genus
  
Wiseana

Wiseana signata

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Wiseana signata is a species of moth belonging to the family Hepialidae. It was described by Walker in 1856, and is endemic to New Zealand.

The wingspan is 44–64 mm for males and 58–75 mm for females. The forewings have white scales. The hindwings are yellow-fawn or pinkish fawn with a narrow, distinct dark marginal line. Adults are on wing from October to May.

Food plants for the larvae include various species of grass.

References

Wiseana signata Wikipedia