Biology:Eudonia exilis

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Eudonia exilis
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E. exilis
Binomial name
Eudonia exilis
(Knaggs, 1867)
Synonyms
  • Scoparia exilis Knaggs, 1867

Eudonia exilis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Henry Guard Knaggs in 1867. It is found in New Zealand.[1]

The wingspan is 18–20 mm for males and about 16 mm for females. The forewings are pale greyish ochreous, irrorated (sprinkled) with white. The first line is whitish, dark-margined posteriorly. The second line is white, blackish-margined anteriorly. The hindwings are pale whitish grey, somewhat tinged with ochreous. The postmedian line and hindmargin are darker. Adults have been recorded on wing in October, December and April.[2]

References

  1. Nuss, M. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". http://globiz.pyraloidea.org/Pages/Reports/TaxonReport.aspx. Retrieved July 15, 2014. 
  2. Meyrick, E. (1884). "Descriptions of New Zealand Micro-Lepidoptera". Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute 17: 68–120. http://rsnz.natlib.govt.nz/volume/rsnz_17/rsnz_17_00_001620.html. 

Wikidata ☰ Q19597172 entry