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.

Species

Aoraia aspinaAoraia aurimaculataAoraia dinodesAoraia ensyiiAoraia flavidaAoraia hesperaAoraia insularis – confined to Stewart [Island / Rakiura] & the small islands off Stewart Island / Rakiura.Aoraia lenisAoraia macropisAoraia oreobolaeAoraia orientalisAoraia rufivena

Buller's moth

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