Scopula rubraria

Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth at Stromlo, ACT

Scopula rubraria at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Oct 2017
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Identification history

Scopula rubraria 25 Oct 2017 GlennCocking
Scopula rubraria 23 Oct 2017 ibaird
Unidentified 22 Oct 2017 Christine

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There were a few moths flying around, but difficult to tell if they were the same species. The two I managed to photograph appear quite different in pattern, though similar in size and general colour.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 22 Oct 2017 12:00 AM Recorded on
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