Biology:Eudonia luminatrix

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Short description: Species of moth


Eudonia luminatrix
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E. luminatrix
Binomial name
Eudonia luminatrix
(Meyrick, 1909)[1]
Synonyms[2]
  • Scoparia luminatrix Meyrick, 1909

Eudonia luminatrix is a moth in the family Crambidae.[3] It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1909.[2][4] This species is endemic to New Zealand.[1][5]

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.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13618299 entry