Scoparia melanoxantha explained

Scoparia melanoxantha is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Turner in 1922. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.[1]

The wingspan is 18–19 mm. The forewings are yellow with blackish markings. The hindwings are ochreous-whitish, suffused with grey towards the termen. Adults have been recorded on wing in December.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: global Pyraloidea database . Globiz.pyraloidea.org . 2014-07-15.
  2. http://biostor.org/reference/127174 Studies in Australian Lepidoptera