title: Scoparia fumata
text: # Scoparia fumata
  
  Scoparia fumata is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It is endemic in New Zealand.
  
  ## Taxonomy
  
  It was described by Alfred Philpott in 1915. However the placement of this species within the genus Scoparia is in doubt. As a result, this species has also been referred to as Scoparia (s.l.) fumata.
  
  ## Description
  
  The wingspan is 20–23 mm. The forewings are pale fuscous-brown with dark fuscous markings. The hindwings are grey, tinged with ochreous and with a darker subterminal line. Adults have been recorded on wing in December.
  
  