Scoparia lychnophanes facts for kids
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S. lychnophanes
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The Scoparia lychnophanes is a type of moth. It belongs to the Crambidae family. This special moth lives only in New Zealand. This means it is endemic to that country. You won't find it anywhere else in the world!
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What is the Scoparia lychnophanes Moth?
This moth is a small, flying insect. It is part of the Scoparia group of moths. Scientists gave it the name Scoparia lychnophanes.
Who Discovered This Moth?
A scientist named Edward Meyrick first described this moth. He did this in 1927. He was the first to officially name and record it.
Why is its Name Special?
Sometimes, scientists are not completely sure where a species fits. This moth's exact place in the Scoparia group is still being studied. Because of this, you might see its name written as Scoparia (s.l.) lychnophanes. The "s.l." means "in the broad sense." It shows that its classification is still being looked at.
What Does the Scoparia lychnophanes Moth Look Like?
This moth is quite small. Its wingspan is about 22 millimeters. That's roughly the width of a small coin.
Colors and Patterns
- Its front wings, called forewings, are dark brown.
- They have tiny white and yellowish-brown spots. These spots are scattered across the wings.
- You can see faint lines on the wings. These lines are made up of more white scales.
- The back wings, or hindwings, are grey. They look a bit darker towards the back edge.
When Can You See This Moth?
Adult Scoparia lychnophanes moths have been seen flying in January. This is when they are most active.
