Scoparia clavata explained

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

Taxonomy

This species was described by Alfred Philpott in 1912.[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.) clavata.

Description

The wingspan is about 26 mm. The forewings are white, irrorated with brownish-ochreous. The costa is brownish and there is a black median streak from the base of the costa, as well as a black streak in the disc above the middle. All streaks are margined with brownish-ochreous. The hindwings are shining white, but ochreous at the termen. Adults have been recorded on wing in December.

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Scoparia clavata Philpott, 1912. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 30 January 2018.
  3. Philpott. A.. Descriptions of three new species of Lepidoptera.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 1912. 44. 115–116. 30 January 2018. en.
  4. Dugdale. J. S.. Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa. Fauna of New Zealand. 1988. 14. 160. 30 January 2018.