Eudonia colpota explained

Eudonia colpota is a moth in the family Crambidae.^[1] It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1888.^[2] It is endemic to New Zealand.^{[3] [4]}

The wingspan is 17–18 mm. The forewings are ochreous-brown in the basal three-fifths, and the terminal two-fifths is light-grey. The hindwings are very pale whitish-grey, with a darker grey postmedian line and hindmargin. Adults have been recorded on wing in January.

Notes and References

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2. Meyrick. Edward. Notes on New Zealand Pyralidina.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 1888. 20. 62–73. 24 January 2018. en.
3. Web site: Eudonia colpota (Meyrick, 1888). www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 24 January 2018.
4. Web site: GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . 2014-07-15 .