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Eudonia luminatrix

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Eudonia luminatrix
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E. luminatrix
Binomial name
Eudonia luminatrix
(Meyrick, 1909)
Synonyms
  • Scoparia luminatrix Meyrick, 1909

Eudonia luminatrix is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1909. It is found in New Zealand.[1]

The wingspan is 19–22 mm. The forewings are deep ochreous-brown, streaked with blackish on the veins. The first and second lines are white, edged posteriorly with black suffusion. The hindwings are whitish-fuscous tinged with brassy-yellowish. The discal spot, postmedian line and terminal fascia are fuscous. Adults have been recorded on wing in October and 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 41, 1908