Scoparia parachalca explained

Scoparia parachalca is a moth in the family Crambidae.^[1] It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1901.^{[2] [3]} It is endemic to New Zealand.^{[4] [5]}

The wingspan is about 17 mm. The forewings are dark fuscous, with a few fine whitish scales. The subbasal, first and second lines are indicated by broad golden-bronzy suffusion and the terminal area is suffused with golden-bronzy. The hindwings are dark fuscous, but darker posteriorly. Adults have been recorded on wing in December.

Notes and References

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2. Meyrick. E.. Descriptions of new Lepidoptera from New Zealand.. Transactions of the Entomological Society of London. 1901. 1901. 565–579. 28 January 2018. en.
3. Dugdale. J. S.. Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa. Fauna of New Zealand. 1988. 14. 160. 28 January 2018.
4. Web site: Scoparia parachalca Meyrick, 1901. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand. 28 January 2018.
5. Web site: global Pyraloidea database . Globiz.pyraloidea.org . 2014-07-15.