Biology:Scoparia contexta
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Short description: Species of moth
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| Scoparia contexta Philpott, 1931[1]
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Scoparia contexta is a species of moth in the family Crambidae.[2] It is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
Taxonomy
It was described by Alfred Philpott in 1931.[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.) contexta.[2]
Description
The wingspan is 29–32 mm. The forewings are bluish white with dull fuscous markings. The hindwings are ochreous grey, tinged with fuscous around the termen. Adults have been recorded on wing in January.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Scoparia contexta Philpott, 1931". Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. http://www.nzor.org.nz/names/a42c041b-1c21-4f35-9c27-998bfda8731b. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 , p. 458, Wikidata Q45922947
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Philpott, A. (1931). "Notes and descriptions of New Zealand Lepidoptera.". Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute 62: 26–36. http://rsnz.natlib.govt.nz/volume/rsnz_62/rsnz_62_00_000520.html. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ↑ Dugdale, J. S. (1988). "Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa". Fauna of New Zealand 14: 161. https://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/26324/FNZ14Dugdale1988.pdf. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
Wikidata ☰ Q14324293 entry
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