Scoparia cinefacta explained

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

Taxonomy

This species was described by Alfred Philpott in 1926.^{[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.) cinefacta.

Description

The wingspan is 19–20 mm. The forewings are pale bluish-grey with an X-shaped fuscous-black reniform spot. The hindwings are fuscous-grey. Adults have been recorded on wing in January.

Notes and References

1. 458.
2. Web site: Scoparia cinefacta Philpott, 1926. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 30 January 2018.
3. Philpott. Alfred. New Zealand Lepidoptera: notes and descriptions.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 1926. 56. 387–399. 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.