Scoparia halopis

CRAMBIDAE: Scoparinae 3

Scoparia halopis (Meyrick , 1909). Endemic. Common.

Habitat, seasonality and behaviour 4

Adults are on the wing from spring to late summer in native forest.

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iNaturalist NZ Map

Forewing 5-9 mm, elongate, overlapping
Labial palps long, pointing forwards
Antennae laid back
Resting posture held flat, horizontal