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Eudonia exilis

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Eudonia exilis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Eudonia
Species:
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

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. 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 – via National Library of New Zealand. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.