Scoparia dryphactis explained

Scoparia dryphactis is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1911.[2] [3] This species is endemic to New Zealand.[4] [5]

The wingspan is 30–31 mm. The forewings are pale ochreous, tinged with brownish or mixed with light fuscous and somewhat sprinkled with dark fuscous on the veins. There is a broad streak of dark-fuscous suffusion along the costa, as well as a short ferruginous streak from the base on the fold which is surrounded with dark-fuscous suffusion. The lines are cloudy, pale and edged with fuscous suffusion. The hindwings are whitish-ochreous, tinged with grey. Adults have been recorded on wing in February.

Notes and References

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  2. Meyrick. E.. Notes and descriptions of New Zealand Lepidoptera. Parts I and II.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 1911. 43. 57–78. 27 January 2018. en.
  3. Dugdale. J. S.. Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa. Fauna of New Zealand. 1988. 14. 159. 27 January 2018.
  4. Web site: NZOR Name Details - Scoparia dryphactis Meyrick, 1911. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 27 January 2018.
  5. Web site: global Pyraloidea database . Globiz.pyraloidea.org . 2014-07-15.