Scoparia ejuncida explained

Scoparia ejuncida is a moth of the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by Henry Guard Knaggs in 1867.[2] [3] It is endemic to New Zealand.[4]

The wingspan is 19–24 mm. The forewings are grey, irrorated with white. There is a fine black median line from the base to the first line. This first line is very obscure. The second line is distinct and the subterminal line is cloudy. The hindwings are pale whitish-grey, somewhat tinged with ochreous. Adults have been recorded on wing from December to March.

Notes and References

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  2. Knaggs. H. G.. New species of Scoparia (Lepidoptera) from New Zealand, collected by R.W. Fereday.. The Entomologist's Monthly Magazine. 1867. 4. 80–81. 28 January 2018. en. 0013-8908.
  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: Scoparia ejuncida Knaggs, 1867. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 27 January 2018.