''Scoparia pallidula'' is a
moth in the family
Crambidae.
It is
endemic to
New Zealand.
Taxonomy
This species was described by
Alfred Philpott
Alfred Philpott (15 December 1870 – 24 July 1930) was a New Zealand museum curator, entomologist and writer. He was born in Tysoe, Warwickshire
Warwickshire (; abbreviated Warks) is a county in the West Midlands region of England. The ...
in 1928.
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.) ''pallidula''.
Description
The
wingspan is about 18 mm. The forewings are white, irrorated with pale brownish. The veins are outlined with blackish and a terminal series of black spots. The hindwings are grey with a slight ochreous tinge. Adults have been recorded on wing in December and January.
References
Moths described in 1928
Moths of New Zealand
Scorparia
Endemic fauna of New Zealand
Endemic moths of New Zealand
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