Biology:Scoparia claranota
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Scoparia claranota is a species of moth in the family Crambidae.[2] It is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
Taxonomy
It was described by W. George Howes in 1946.[3][4] However the placement of this species within the genus Scoparia is in doubt.[1] As a result, this species has also been referred to as Scoparia (s.l.) claranota.[2]
Description
The wingspan is about 39 mm. The forewings are silvery-white with a streak of ochreous-brown along the costa and light ochreous-brown borders around the dark markings. There is a black line from the centre of the base to the centre of the wing, as well as a black line from the centre of the wing to the termen slightly above the tornus. The hindwings are silvery-white. Adults have been recorded on wing in December.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Scoparia claranota Howes, 1946". Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. http://www.nzor.org.nz/names/42a8cd36-cbfc-4dbe-97d0-e55e2fa7301e. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 , p. 458, Wikidata Q45922947
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Howes, W. George (1946). "Lepidoptera Collecting at the Homer, with Descriptions of New Species.". Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand 76: 139–147. http://rsnz.natlib.govt.nz/volume/rsnz_76/rsnz_76_02_001700.html. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ↑ Meyrick, E. (1885). "Descriptions of New Zealand Microlepidoptera. IV. Scopariadae." (in en). Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute 17: 68–120. https://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/33934543. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q14324283 entry
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