Portal:New Zealand/Selected picture/Week 43, 2006

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Magpie Moth Nyctemera annulata taken in Point England, Auckland.

The Magpie moth is an arctiid moth (Nyctemera annulata) found in New Zealand. It is a medium sized moth. The adults have a wing span of 35 – 45 mm, and are black with white patches. They flutter away slowly when disturbed. Some species in other countries are also known as Magpie moths.

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