Scoparia uncinata
Scoparia uncinata is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Li, Li and Nuss in 2010.[1] It is found in the Chinese provinces of Gansu, Hubei, Shaanxi and Sichuan.
Scoparia uncinata | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Scoparia |
Species: | S. uncinata |
Binomial name | |
Scoparia uncinata Li, Li & Nuss, 2010 | |
The length of the forewings is 7–8 mm. The forewings are covered with blackish-brown scales. The antemedian and postmedian lines are white. The hindwings are also white.
Etymology
The species name refers to the cornutus ending with a unique hook in the male genitalia and is derived from Latin uncinatus (meaning hooked).[2]
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- Li, Weichun; Li, Houhun; Nuss, Matthias (September 13, 2010). "Taxonomic revision of Scoparia Haworth, 1811 (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Scopariinae) from China" (PDF). Zootaxa. 2609: 1–33.
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