Eudonia oculata explained

Eudonia oculata is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by Alfred Philpott in 1927.[2] This species is endemic to New Zealand.[3] [4]

The wingspan is 19–22 mm. The forewings are dull purplish-brown with a blackish reniform spot. The hindwings are fuscous-grey. Adults have been recorded on wing in February, April and November.[5] [6]

Notes and References

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  2. Dugdale. J. S.. Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa. Fauna of New Zealand. 1988. 14. 157. 26 January 2018. 27 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190127012448/https://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/26324/FNZ14Dugdale1988.pdf. dead.
  3. Web site: Eudonia oculata (Philpott, 1927). www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 26 January 2018.
  4. Web site: GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . 2014-07-15 .
  5. Philpott. Alfred. Notes and Descriptions of New Zealand Lepidoptera.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute New Zealand Institute. 1928. 58. 80–90. 26 January 2018.
  6. http://rsnz.natlib.govt.nz/volume/rsnz_58/rsnz_58_00_000930.html Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand 1868-1961; Volume 58, 1928

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