Scoparia gracilis facts for kids
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Scoparia
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S. gracilis
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| Scoparia gracilis Philpott, 1924
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Scoparia gracilis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Taxonomy
It was described by Alfred Philpott in 1924. 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.) gracilis.
Description
The wingspan is 16–19 mm. The forewings are pale-brownish, irrorated with black and white and with white lines, as well as a white-margined black band at the base. The hindwings are greyish-fuscous. Adults have been recorded on wing in December and January.
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