Scoparia uncinata

Scoparia uncinata
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

Scoparia uncinata is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Li, Li and Nuss in 2010.[1] It is found in China (Gansu, Hubei, Shaanxi, Sichuan).

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 uncinate).[2]

References

  1. "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. Li, W.-C.; Li, H.H.; Nuss, M. 2010: Taxonomic revision of Scoparia Haworth, 1811 (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Scopariinae) from China. Zootaxa, 2609: 1-33. Preview