Biology:Scoparia syntaracta
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Short description: Species of moth
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| Species: | S. syntaracta
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| Scoparia syntaracta Meyrick, 1885
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Scoparia syntaracta is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1885. It is found in Australia , where it has been recorded from New South Wales,[1] Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.[2]
The wingspan is 20–21 mm. The forewings are white, irrorated (sprinkled) with black and sometimes partially suffused with light fuscous. There are several small black spots towards the base. The hindwings are whitish grey, becoming fuscous grey posteriorly. Adults have been recorded on wing in September and from December to February.[3]
References
- ↑ Nuss, M. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". http://globiz.pyraloidea.org/Pages/Reports/TaxonReport.aspx. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ↑ Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia
- ↑ 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 ☰ Q14324507 entry
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