Scoparia autumna explained

Scoparia autumna is a moth of the family Crambidae.^[1] It is endemic to New Zealand.^[2]

Taxonomy

This species was described by Alfred Philpott in 1927.^{[3] [4]} However the placement of this species within the genus Scoparia is in doubt. As a result, this species has also been referred to as Scoparia (s.l.) autumna.

Description

The wingspan is 25–27 mm. The forewings are grey mixed with white and with dark chocolate brown markings. The hindwings are ochreous-grey, tinged with fuscous around the apex and termen. Adults have been recorded on wing in April and May.

Notes and References

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2. Web site: Scoparia autumna Philpott, 1927. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 30 January 2018.
3. Philpott. A.. Notes and Descriptions of New Zealand Lepidoptera.. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand. 1927. 58. 80–92. 30 January 2018.
4. Dugdale. J. S.. Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa. Fauna of New Zealand. 1988. 14. 160. 30 January 2018.