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
- ↑ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ↑ 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
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