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    • Orocrambus fugitivellus, a diurnal moth endemic to New Zealand
    Rights: Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Creative Commons 4.0 Published 12 September 2017, Updated 25 June 2018 Size: 120 KB Referencing Hub media

    Orocrambus fugitivellus has only been found in a small area of the plains of the Mackenzie Basin. The males fly by day. The female has very small wings and is completely flightless but also active during the day. This moth is a threatened species.

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      Nocturnal adaptations of moths

      Moths make up the third most diverse insect group in New Zealand, and their day/night habits are also diverse. While most moths are nocturnal (active at night), others are diurnal (active during ...

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