Biology:Scoparia pallidula
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Short description: Species of moth
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Scoparia pallidula Philpott, 1928[1]
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Scoparia pallidula is a moth in the family Crambidae.[2] It is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
Taxonomy
This species was described by Alfred Philpott in 1928.[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.) pallidula.[2]
Description
The wingspan is about 18 mm. The forewings are white, irrorated with pale brownish. The veins are outlined with blackish and a terminal series of black spots. The hindwings are grey with a slight ochreous tinge. Adults have been recorded on wing in December and January.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Scoparia pallidula Philpotta, 1928". Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. http://www.nzor.org.nz/names/53203b43-a980-42a8-b11a-cc7505fe6d9a. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 , p. 458, Wikidata Q45922947
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Philpott, A. (1928). "Notes and descriptions of New Zealand Lepidoptera.". Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute New Zealand Institute 58: 359–370. http://rsnz.natlib.govt.nz/volume/rsnz_58/rsnz_58_00_003020.html. Retrieved 1 February 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 1 February 2018.
Wikidata ☰ Q14324434 entry