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Magpie Moth Nyctemera annulata taken in Point England, Auckland.
Magpie Moth Nyctemera annulata taken in Point England, Auckland.

The magpie moth is an arctiid moth (Nyctemera annulata) found in New Zealand. It is a medium sized moth. The adults have a wing span of 35 – 45 mm, and are black with white patches. They flutter away slowly when disturbed. Some species in other countries are also known as Magpie moths.

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