Eudonia critica explained

Eudonia critica is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was named by Edward Meyrick in 1884.[2] [3] It is endemic to New Zealand.[4]

The wingspan is 13–15.5 mm. The forewings are fuscous-grey, mixed with blackish. The median space is irrorated with white. The hindwings are dark fuscous-grey, becoming darker posteriorly. Adults have been recorded on wing in January.[5]

Notes and References

  1. 458.
  2. Web site: Eudonia critica (Meyrick, 1884). www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 24 January 2018.
  3. Meyrick. E.. Descriptions of New Zealand Microlepidoptera. IV. Scopariadae.. New Zealand Journal of Science. 1884. 2. 235–237. 24 January 2018. en.
  4. Web site: GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . 2014-07-15 .
  5. Meyrick. E.. 1885. Descriptions of New Zealand Micro-Lepidoptera. IV.— Scopariadae.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. en. 17. 68–120. Biodiversity Heritage Library.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Eudonia critica".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.