Scoparia declivis explained

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

Taxonomy

Scoparia declivis was described by Alfred Philpott in 1918.[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.) declivis.

Description

The wingspan is 28–32 mm. The forewings are fuscous-brown, irrorated with white. The basal area is pale up to the first line. This first line is whitish. The hindwings are pale whitish-ochreous. Adults have been recorded on wing in February.

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Scoparia declivis Philpott, 1918. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 30 January 2018.
  3. Philpott. A.. Descriptions of new species of Lepidoptera.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 1918. 50. 125–132. 30 January 2018. en.
  4. Dugdale. J. S.. Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa. Fauna of New Zealand. 1988. 14. 161. 30 January 2018.