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Scoparia plagiotis

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Scoparia plagiotis
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S. plagiotis
Binomial name
Scoparia plagiotis
Meyrick, 1887

Scoparia plagiotis is a moth in the Crambidae family.[1] It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Tasmania.

The wingspan is 19—20 mm. The forewings are light grey, ochreous-tinged and partially irrorated with white. The veins are marked with black. The first line is cloudy, white and posteriorly blackish-margined near the costa. The second line and the subterminal line are cloudy and white. The hindwings are whitish-grey, the hindmargin somewhat darker. Adults have been recorded on wing in December.[2]

References

  1. ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ Transactions of the Entomological Society of London 1887