Scoparia ustimacula

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Photo by Olivier Ball

An extremely distinctive species, usually with a large pair of white-bordered dark brown markings on the forewing.

Family
Crambidae
Biostatus
Endemic
Adult/Imago
Large pair of white-bordered dark brown markings on forewing. Markings sometimes join in a W-shape. September to March. Rests on overhanging vegetation by day. Flies at night, attracted to light.
Forewing Length
9.5 - 11.5mm
Range
NZ
Habitat
Native forest.

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