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Scoparia fumata
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S. fumata
Binomial name
Scoparia fumata
Philpott, 1915

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

Taxonomy

It was described by Alfred Philpott in 1915.[3][4] However the placement of this species within the genus Scoparia is in doubt.[2] As a result, this species has also been referred to as Scoparia (s.l.) fumata.[1]

Description

The wingspan is 20–23 mm. The forewings are pale fuscous-brown with dark fuscous markings. The hindwings are grey, tinged with ochreous and with a darker subterminal line. Adults have been recorded on wing in December.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Gordon, Dennis P., ed. (2010). New Zealand inventory of biodiversity. Volume two. Kingdom animalia : chaetognatha, ecdysozoa, ichnofossils. Vol. Vol. 2. Christchurch, N.Z.: Canterbury University Press. p. 458. ISBN 9781877257933. OCLC 973607714. {{cite book}}: |volume= has extra text (help)
  2. ^ a b "Scoparia fumata Philpott, 1915". www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  3. ^ a b Philpott, A. (1915). "Descriptions of new species of Lepidoptera". Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 47: 192–201. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  4. ^ Dugdale, J. S. (1988). "Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa" (PDF). Fauna of New Zealand. 14: 161. Retrieved 31 January 2018.