Biology:Scoparia limatula
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Short description: Species of moth
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| Scoparia limatula Philpott, 1930[1]
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Scoparia limatula is a species of moth in the family Crambidae.[2] It is endemic in New Zealand.[1]
Taxonomy
It was described by Alfred Philpott in 1930.[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.) limatula.[2] The wing patterns and male genitalia of holotypes of this species and Scoparia harpalea have been examined and have been found to be identical.[5]
Description
The wingspan is about 26 mm. The forewings are white with grey and fuscous scales. The hindwings are brassy-ochreous. Adults have been recorded on wing in January and February.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Scoparia limatula Philpott, 1930". Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. http://www.nzor.org.nz/names/9582653c-37ce-4c8a-bb32-d6f53efde9cb.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 , p. 458, Wikidata Q45922947
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Philpott, Alfred (1930). "The Lepidoptera of Mount Cook District, with Descriptions of New Species". Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand 61: 419–439. http://rsnz.natlib.govt.nz/volume/rsnz_61/rsnz_61_01_003010.html. Retrieved 31 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 31 January 2018.
- ↑ Hoare, R.J.B.; Rhode, B.E.; Emmerson, A.W. (2011). "Larger moths of New Zealand: Image gallery and online guide. Notes on Scopariinae" (in en). Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. https://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/resources/identification/animals/large-moths/image-gallery/pyraloid-moths/notes-on-scopariinae.
Wikidata ☰ Q14324391 entry
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