Scoparia claranota explained

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

Taxonomy

It was described by W. George Howes in 1946.^{[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.) claranota.

Description

The wingspan is about 39 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in December.

External links

• Image of holotype

Notes and References

1. 458.
2. Web site: Scoparia claranota Howes, 1946. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 30 January 2018.
3. Howes. W. George. Lepidoptera Collecting at the Homer, with Descriptions of New Species.. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand. 1946. 76. 139–147. 30 January 2018.
4. Meyrick. E.. Descriptions of New Zealand Microlepidoptera. IV. Scopariadae.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 1885. 17. 68–120. 30 January 2018. en.