Scoparia tetracycla explained

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

Taxonomy

This species was named by Edward Meyrick in 1884.^{[3] [4]} Meyrick gave a description of the species in 1885.^[5] 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.) tetracycla.

Description

The wingspan is about 25 mm. The forewings are ochreous-grey, irrorated with whitish. The lines are whitish and black-margined. The hindwings are pale fuscous-grey, with a darker hindmargin. Adults have been recorded on wing in March.

Notes and References

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2. Web site: Scoparia tetracycla Meyrick, 1884. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 1 February 2018.
3. Meyrick. E.. Descriptions of New Zealand Microlepidoptera. IV. Scopariadae.. New Zealand Journal of Science. 1884. 2. 235–237. 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.
5. Meyrick. E.. Descriptions of New Zealand Microlepidoptera. IV. Scopariadae.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 1885. 17. 68–120. 1 February 2018. en.