Scoparia encapna explained

Scoparia encapna is a moth of the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1888.[2] [3] It is endemic to New Zealand.[4]

The wingspan is 18–20 mm. The forewings are dark glossy fuscous with bronzy reflections and a few scattered white scales. The veins are partially marked with black. The first line is whitish and black-margined posteriorly. The second line is also whitish, but dark-margined anteriorly. The hindwings are fuscous-grey, with a suffused dark fuscous hindmarginal band. Adults have been recorded on wing in January.

Notes and References

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  2. Meyrick. E.. Notes on New Zealand Pyralidina.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 1888. 20. 62–73. 28 January 2018. en.
  3. Dugdale. J. S.. Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa. Fauna of New Zealand. 1988. 14. 159. 28 January 2018.
  4. Web site: Scoparia encapna Meyrick, 1888. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 28 January 2018.