Scoparia sylvestris explained

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

Taxonomy

This species was described by Charles E. Clarke in 1926.^{[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.) sylvestris.

Description

The wingspan is about 18 mm. The forewings are dark green, irrorated with white. The hindwings are dark fuscous, but more dark outwardly. Adults have been recorded on wing in January.

Notes and References

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2. Web site: Scoparia sylvestris Clarke, 1926. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 1 February 2018.
3. Clarke. C.E.. New species of Lepidoptera.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 1926. 56. 417–421. 1 February 2018.
4. Dugdale. J. S.. Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa. Fauna of New Zealand. 1988. 14. 162. 1 February 2018.