Micraglossa scoparialis

Micraglossa scoparialis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Warren in 1891.[1] It is found in China (Shaanxi, Sichuan, Xizang, Hubei, Guizhou, Yunnan), Pakistan, Nepal and Vietnam.

Micraglossa scoparialis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Micraglossa
Species:
M. scoparialis
Binomial name
Micraglossa scoparialis
Warren, 1891

The length of the forewings is 5–6 mm for males and 5–7 mm for females. The ground colour of the forewings is pale golden, suffused with black. The basal area is mostly black. The postmedian line has a golden spot at the costa. The subterminal line forms an X-shape together with the postmedian line.[2]

References

  1. "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. Li, W.C., H.H. Li & M. Nuss, 2010: Taxonomic revision and biogeography of Micraglossa Warren, 1891 from laurel forests in China (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea: Crambidae: Scopariinae). Arthropod Systematics & Phylogeny 68 (2): 159-180. Full article: .


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