About Scoparia penumbralis Dyar, 1906
Scoparia penumbralis, commonly known as the dark-brown scoparia moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Crambidae. It was first described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1906. This moth is found in North America, with confirmed records from the following locations: Alabama, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Quebec, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The wingspan of adult Scoparia penumbralis measures approximately 12 mm. Its forewings are a smoky brownish grey color, marked with whitish lines that are bordered by narrow dark shades. Adult moths are in flight from May through September.
