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Eudonia exilis

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Eudonia exilis
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E. exilis
Binomial name
Eudonia exilis
(Knaggs, 1867)
Synonyms
  • Scoparia exilis Knaggs, 1867

Eudonia exilis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Knaggs in 1867. It is found in New Zealand.[1]

The wingspan is 18–20 mm for males and about 16 mm for females. The forewings are pale greyish-ochreous, irrorated with white. The first line is whitish, dark-margined posteriorly. The second line is white, blackish-margined anteriorly. The hindwings are pale whitish-grey, somewhat tinged with ochreous. The postmedian line and hindmargin are darker. Adults have been recorded on wing in October, December and April.[2]

References

  1. ^ "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand 1868-1961; Volume 17, 1884