Scoparia exhibitalis explained

Scoparia exhibitalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1866. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales.[1]

The wingspan is about 23 mm. The forewings are black, variegated with white and with numerous white patches on the basal area. The antemedial line is white with a white patch beyond it at the middle. There is also a large white postmedial patch with two black spots on it. The postmedial line is black, outwardly edged with white. The hindwings are yellowish, suffused with fuscous.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . 2014-07-15.
  2. https://archive.org/stream/transactionsofen1897roya#page/233/mode/1up Transactions of the Entomological Society of London 1897: 233