Bug FAQMahoe-stripper moth
Feredayia graminosa · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Noctuidae
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The Mahoe-stripper moth is found only in New Zealand. Adult moths are active from October through January.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it lives
It is endemic to New Zealand.
Source: Wikipedia
When you see it
Adults are on the wing from October to January.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
Its native range is limited to New Zealand.
Source: Wikipedia
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Questions people ask
When can I see adult Mahoe-stripper moths?
Adults are active from October through January.
Source: Wikipedia
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feredayia_graminosa
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