Rights: Birgit E. Rhode, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research Published 14 April 2009 Size: 510 KB Referencing Hub media

Fred the Thread is a caterpillar that grows into a small but beautiful moth. Each adult is less than half a centimetre long with a wingspan of only 12 mm.

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    Poetry with Fred the Thread – upper primary

    Poetry with Fred the Thread – upper primary is a ready-to-use cross-curricular teaching resource. It uses a humorous poem read by author and scientist Dr Robert Hoare. Curriculum information This ...

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    Fred the Thread

    Fred the Thread is the caterpillar of a native moth (Houdinia flexilissima) and is quite possibly the world’s thinnest caterpillar. Fred was found following studies conducted by Dr Corinne Watts ...

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    New Zealand’s unique ecosystems – introduction

    This article curates Hub resources regarding some of New Zealand's unique native insects and fungi - and the ecosystems that support them. Find out how our hidden taonga are conserved. The ...

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