Scoparia augastis explained

Scoparia augastis is a moth in the family Crambidae.^[1] It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1907.^{[2] [3]} This species is endemic to New Zealand.^[4]

The wingspan is 28–29 mm. The forewings are light fuscous, irrorated with whitish. The costa and all veins are marked by somewhat darker fuscous lines. The hindwings are very pale brassy-ochreous. Adults have been recorded on wing in March on flowers of Senecio species.

External links

• Scoparia augastis in Species Id

Notes and References

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2. Meyrick. E.. Notes and descriptions of Lepidoptera.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 1907. 39. 106–121. 27 January 2018. en.
3. Dugdale. J. S.. Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa. Fauna of New Zealand. 1988. 14. 159. 27 January 2018.
4. Web site: Scoparia augastis Meyrick, 1907. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 27 January 2018.