Scoparia anaplecta
| Scoparia anaplecta | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Scoparia |
| Species: | S. anaplecta
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| Binomial name | |
| Scoparia anaplecta Meyrick, 1885
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Scoparia anaplecta is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1885. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Tasmania.[1]
The wingspan is 14.5–15.5 mm. The forewings are purplish grey, irrorated (sprinkled) with black. There is a pale whitish-ochreous spot on the inner margin. Both the first and second lines are ochreous whitish. The hindwings are ochreous whitish, with a few grey scales. Adults have been recorded on wing in December.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ Meyrick, E. (1884). "Descriptions of New Zealand Micro-Lepidoptera". Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 17: 68–120 – via National Library of New Zealand.
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