Taxonomy
This species was described by Edward Meyrick in 1905. 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.) ''phalerias''.References
Moths described in 1905 Moths of New Zealand Scorparia Endemic fauna of New Zealand Taxa named by Edward Meyrick Endemic moths of New Zealand {{Scopariinae-stub