Scoparia gracilis explained

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

Taxonomy

It was described by Alfred Philpott in 1924.[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.) gracilis.

Description

The wingspan is 16–19 mm. The forewings are pale-brownish, irrorated with black and white and with white lines, as well as a white-margined black band at the base. The hindwings are greyish-fuscous. Adults have been recorded on wing in December and January.

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Scoparia gracilis Philpott, 1924. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 31 January 2018.
  3. Philpott. A.. Notes and descriptions of New Zealand Lepidoptera.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 1924. 55. 207–214. 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.