Scoparia phalerias explained

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

Taxonomy

This species was described by Edward Meyrick in 1905.[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.) phalerias.

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Scoparia phalerias Meyrick, 1905. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 1 February 2018.
  3. Meyrick. E.. Notes on New Zealand Lepidoptera.. Transactions of the Entomological Society of London. 1905. 1905. 219–244. 1 February 2018. en.
  4. Dugdale. J. S.. Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa. Fauna of New Zealand. 1988. 14. 162. 1 February 2018.