Scoparia tuicana explained

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

Taxonomy

This species was described by Charles E. Clarke in 1926.^[3] 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.) tuicana.

Description

The wingspan is about 14 mm. The forewings are white and light ochreous, marked with black. The hindwings are grey-ochreous merging into blackish outwardly. Adults have been recorded on wing in November.^[4]

Notes and References

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2. Web site: Scoparia tuicana Clarke, 1926. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 1 February 2018.
3. Dugdale. J. S.. Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa. Fauna of New Zealand. 1988. 14. 162. 1 February 2018.
4. Clarke. Charles E.. New Species of Lepidoptera.. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 1926. 56. 418. 1 October 2016.