Temnora mirabilis

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/temnora-mirabilis

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Temnora mirabilis?Forewing length approximately 27 mm
2. What is the scientific name?Temnora mirabilis
3. What is the habitat?Endemic to Kenya and Rwanda, East Africa
4. Where can I find Temnora mirabilis?It is found only in Kenya and Rwanda, in forests and other habitats in those countries.
5. Why does Temnora mirabilis need a long proboscis?The long, flexible proboscis lets it reach nectar deep inside flowers, giving it the energy it needs for quick flight.

Lepidopteran: An insect belonging to the order Lepidoptera, which includes moths and butterflies.
Nectarivore: An organism that primarily consumes nectar, typically from flowers, for sustenance.
Proboscis: A specialized, elongated, and often coiled mouthpart used by insects for siphoning liquids like nectar.
Endemic: Native or restricted to a certain country or area.