Scoparia trapezophora is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It is endemic in New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was named by Edward Meyrick in 1884. Meyrick gave a description of the species in 1885. 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.) trapezophora.

Scoparia trapezophora

Description

The wingspan is about 21 mm. The forewings are pale whitish-ochreous, with an oblong blackish spot from the base of the costa, reaching more than half across wing. There is a large sharply defined blackish blotch, extending along the costa, reaching only half across the wing. The inner margin is suffused with whitish. The second line is white and dark-margined and the terminal area is irrorated with dark fuscous, especially towards the costa. The subterminal line is cloudy whitish. The hindwings are grey-whitish. The postmedian line and hindmargin are somewhat darker. Adults have been recorded on wing in January.

Scoparia trapezophora

References

Moths described in 1884

Moths of New Zealand

Scorparia

Endemic fauna of New Zealand

Taxa named by Edward Meyrick

Endemic moths of New Zealand

Scoparia trapezophora