Scoparia pascoella facts for kids
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Scoparia
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S. pascoella
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| Scoparia pascoella Philpott, 1920
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Scoparia pascoella is a type of moth that belongs to the Crambidae family. This moth is special because it is only found in New Zealand. This means it is endemic to that country.
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About the Scoparia pascoella Moth
The Scoparia pascoella moth was first officially described in 1920. The scientist who named it was Alfred Philpott.
Naming the Moth
The moth was named to honor Merlin Owen Pasco. He was a New Zealand scientist who studied insects, also known as an entomologist. Sadly, he passed away in France during the First World War.
What the Moth Looks Like
This moth is fairly small. Its wingspan (the distance from one wingtip to the other) is about 15 to 18 millimeters.
Its front wings, called forewings, are mostly a reddish-brown color. They also have some darker brown and a lot of white mixed in. There are two main lines on these wings:
- The first line is white and has a reddish-brown edge behind it.
- The second line is also white, with a reddish-brown edge in front of it.
The back wings, called hindwings, are a grayish-brown color. They are lighter towards the front.
When to See Them
Adult Scoparia pascoella moths have been seen flying around in December.
