Biology:Scoparia tristicta

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Short description: Species of moth

Scoparia tristicta
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Scoparia
Species:
S. tristicta
Binomial name
Scoparia tristicta
Turner, 1922

Scoparia tristicta is a moth in the genus Scoparia and the family Crambidae. It was described by Alfred Jefferis Turner in 1922. It is found in Australia , where it has been recorded from New South Wales.[1]

The wingspan of this species is about 21 mm. The forewings are grey with slight dark-fuscous irroration (sprinkling) and with dark-fuscous markings. The hindwings are whitish. Adults have been recorded on wing in January.[2]

References

  1. Nuss, M. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". http://globiz.pyraloidea.org/Pages/Reports/TaxonReport.aspx. Retrieved July 15, 2014. 
  2. Meyrick, E. (1884). "Descriptions of New Zealand Micro-Lepidoptera". Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute 17: 68–120. http://rsnz.natlib.govt.nz/volume/rsnz_17/rsnz_17_00_001620.html. 

Wikidata ☰ Q14324523 entry