Scoparia basalis

Walker, 1865

Many-spotted Scoparia Moth

Scoparia basalis is a small in the Crambidae, commonly known as the many-spotted scoparia moth. The is characterized by its diminutive size, with a wingspan of approximately 13 mm. It is distributed across much of North America, with records from both the United States and Canada. The specific epithet 'basalis' refers to a basal feature, though the exact morphological reference is not detailed in available sources.

Scoparia basalis 1 by Jacy Lucier. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Scoparia basalis – Many-spotted Scoparia Moth (14361036583) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

- 4719 – Scoparia basalis – Many-spotted Scoparia Moth (15182307082) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Scoparia basalis: //skɒˈpɛə.ri.ə bəˈsɑː.lɪs//

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Identification

Small size (wingspan ~13 mm) distinguishes this from larger Scoparia . The 'many-spotted' suggests a spotted wing pattern, though specific pattern details are not documented in available sources. Within the Scoparia, identification to species level typically requires examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis.

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Distribution

North America: United States (Arkansas, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, Vermont) and Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan).

Similar Taxa

Scoparia speciesOther members of the Scoparia are morphologically similar and require detailed examination for separation; many are small crambid with similar overall appearance.