Scoparia valenternota explained

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

Taxonomy

This species was described by George Howes in 1946.^{[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.) valenternota.

Description

The wingspan is about 37 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in December.

Notes and References

1. 458.
2. Web site: Scoparia valenternota Howes, 1946. www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. 2018-02-01.
3. Howes. W. George. Lepidoptera Collecting at the Homer, with Descriptions of New Species.. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand. 1946. 76. 139–147. 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.