Scenedra decoratalis

A Pyralid moth at Belconnen, ACT

Scenedra decoratalis at Belconnen, ACT - 8 Apr 2018

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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Location information

Coordinates 149.068092 -35.243442
Places Belconnen, ACT

Sighting information

1 - 3 Abundance
8 Apr 2018 01:02 AM Recorded on
Harrisi Recorded by
Collections
Insects Pyralid or Snout Moths (Pyralidae & Crambidae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Harrisi

Species information

Scenedra decoratalis Scientific name
A Pyralid moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 711.6m Recorded at altitude
Machine learning
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