Scoparia fumata

Scoparia fumata is a species of moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It is endemic in New Zealand.[2]

Scoparia fumata
Male
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Scoparia
Species:
S. fumata
Binomial name
Scoparia fumata
Philpott, 1915

Taxonomy

It was described by Alfred Philpott in 1915.[3][4] However the placement of this species within the genus Scoparia is in doubt.[2] As a result, this species has also been referred to as Scoparia (s.l.) fumata.[1]

Description

The wingspan is 20–23 mm. The forewings are pale fuscous-brown with dark fuscous markings. The hindwings are grey, tinged with ochreous and with a darker subterminal line. Adults have been recorded on wing in December.[3]

References
  1. Gordon, Dennis P., ed. (2010). New Zealand inventory of biodiversity. Volume two. Kingdom animalia : chaetognatha, ecdysozoa, ichnofossils. Vol. 2. Christchurch, N.Z.: Canterbury University Press. p. 458. ISBN 9781877257933. OCLC 973607714.
  2. "Scoparia fumata Philpott, 1915". www.nzor.org.nz. Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  3. Philpott, A. (1915). "Descriptions of new species of Lepidoptera". Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 47: 192–201. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  4. Dugdale, J. S. (1988). "Lepidoptera - annotated catalogue, and keys to family-group taxa" (PDF). Fauna of New Zealand. 14: 161. Retrieved 31 January 2018.


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