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Eudonia epicryma

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Eudonia epicryma
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E. epicryma
Binomial name
Eudonia epicryma
(Meyrick, 1885)
Synonyms
  • Scoparia epicryma Meyrick, 1885

Eudonia epicryma is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1885. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from South Australia.[1]

The wingspan is about 15 mm. The forewings are white, sprinkled with blackish. The markings consist of blackish scales, becoming yellowish towards the base. The hindwings are very pale grey, but the hindmargin is darker. There is a faint darker lunule and postmedian line. Adults have been recorded on wing in November.[2]

References

  1. ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand 1868-1961; Volume 17, 1884