Scoparia fimbriata explained

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

Taxonomy

It was described by Alfred Philpott in 1917.[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.) fimbriata.

Description

The wingspan is about 20 mm. The forewings are pale ochreous-brown, but darker basally. The first line is whitish, margined posteriorly with blackish-brown. The second line is pale, margined anteriorly with blackish-brown. The hindwings are ochreous-grey. The lunule and subterminal line are fuscous. Adults have been recorded on wing in December and January.

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Scoparia fimbriata Philpott, 1917. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 31 January 2018.
  3. Philpott. A.. Descriptions of new species of Lepidoptera.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 1917. 49. 239–245. 31 January 2018. en.
  4. Dugdale. J. S.. Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa. Fauna of New Zealand. 1988. 14. 161. 31 January 2018.