Scenedra decoratalis

A Pyralid moth at Belconnen, ACT

Scenedra decoratalis at Belconnen, ACT - 8 Apr 2018
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Identification history

Scenedra decoratalis 11 May 2018 GlennCocking
Scenedra decoratalis 11 May 2018 GlennCocking
Pyralis farinalis 21 Apr 2018 GlennCocking
Pyralis farinalis 14 Apr 2018 ibaird
Nacoleia rhoeoalis 13 Apr 2018 donhe
Unidentified 13 Apr 2018 Harrisi

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6 comments

GlennCocking wrote:
   14 Apr 2018
I think this is a rather worn Pyralis farinalis
ibaird wrote:
   15 Apr 2018
I see these occasionally around the house suggesting we have a stored grain problem!
GlennCocking wrote:
   28 Apr 2018
You can rest easy, it's actually Scenedra decoratalis. (I can't changethe identification at the moment)
Harrisi wrote:
   12 May 2018
thank you gents, nice progression in identification. Encapsulates alot from the workshop today :)
donhe wrote:
   13 May 2018
Does the larva of Scenedra decoratalis also feed on stored grain?
GlennCocking wrote:
   13 May 2018
Sorry, I don't know

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