Scoparia cinefacta facts for kids
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Scoparia
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Scoparia cinefacta is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Taxonomy
This species was described by Alfred Philpott in 1926. However the placement of this species within the genus Scoparia is in doubt. As a result, this species has also been referred to as Scoparia (s.l.) cinefacta.
Description
The wingspan is 19–20 mm. The forewings are pale bluish-grey with an X-shaped fuscous-black reniform spot. The hindwings are fuscous-grey. Adults have been recorded on wing in January.
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