Biology:Scoparia crypserythra

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Scoparia crypserythra
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S. crypserythra
Binomial name
Scoparia crypserythra
(Lower, 1901)
Synonyms
  • Eclipsiodes crypserythra Lower, 1901

Scoparia crypserythra is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Oswald Bertram Lower in 1901.[1] It is found in Australia , where it has been recorded from New South Wales.

The wingspan is about 20 mm. The forewings are grey whitish, irrorated (sprinkled) with fuscous and with some reddish scales. The markings are fuscous. The hindwings are very pale ochreous, becoming light fuscous around the termen. Adults have been recorded on wing in July and August.[2]

References

  1. Nuss, Matthias; Landry, Bernard; Vegliante, Francesca; Tränkner, Andreas; Mally, Richard; Hayden, James; Bauer, Franziska; Segerer, Andreas et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". http://globiz.pyraloidea.org/Pages/Reports/TaxonReport.aspx. Retrieved 15 July 2014. 
  2. Lower, Oswald B. (December 1901). "Descriptions of New Genera and Species of Australian Lepidoptera". Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia 25 (2): 67–68. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/54682#page/81/mode/1up. 

Wikidata ☰ Q14324302 entry