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Aoraia hespera

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Aoraia hespera
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A. hespera
Binomial name
Aoraia hespera
Dugdale, 1994

Aoraia hespera is a species of moth of the family Hepialidae. It is endemic to New Zealand.

The wingspan is about 55 mm for males. The forewing colour pattern is ash-white on grey-brown with a pale subterminal band broken at half length, and with a conspicuous, pallid basal patch. The hindwings are smoky brown.[1]

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