Eudonia epicryma

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Eudonia epicryma
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Eudonia
Species:
E. epicryma
Binomial name
Eudonia epicryma
(Meyrick, 1885)
Synonyms
  • Scoparia epicrymaMeyrick, 1885

Eudonia epicryma is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1885. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from South Australia. [1]

The wingspan is about 15 mm. The forewings are white, sprinkled with blackish. The markings consist of blackish scales, becoming yellowish towards the base. The hindwings are very pale grey, but the hindmargin is darker. There is a faint darker lunule and postmedian line. Adults have been recorded on wing in November. [2]

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References

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  2. Meyrick, E. (1884). "Descriptions of New Zealand Micro-Lepidoptera". Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 17: 68–120 via National Library of New Zealand.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .