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Scoparia sinuata

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Scoparia sinuata
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S. sinuata
Binomial name
Scoparia sinuata
Philpott, 1930

Scoparia sinuata is a moth of the Crambidae family. It was described by Philpott in 1930. It is found in New Zealand.

The wingspan is 18-19 mm. The forewings are pale brown, mixed with blackish along the costa. The first line is white and margined with black posteriorly. The second line is also white and there is a subterminal whitish shade. The hindwings are very pale ochreous, clouded with brown. Adults have been recorded on wing in February.[1]

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