Scoparia melanoxantha

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Scoparia melanoxantha
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S. melanoxantha
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Scoparia melanoxantha
Turner, 1922

Scoparia melanoxantha is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Turner in 1922. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.[1]

The wingspan is 18–19 mm. The forewings are yellow with blackish markings. The hindwings are ochreous-whitish, suffused with grey towards the termen. Adults have been recorded on wing in December.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ Studies in Australian Lepidoptera


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