Wiseana signata

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

Wiseana signata
Female specimen
Male specimen
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W. signata
Binomial name
Wiseana signata
(Walker, 1856)[1]
Synonyms
  • Elhamma signata Walker, 1856
  • Porina novaezealandiae Walker, 1856

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.[2]

Food plants for the larvae include various species of grass.

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