Mataeomera (genus)

1 A Scale Moth at Hughes, ACT

Mataeomera (genus) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Dec 2020
Mataeomera (genus) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Dec 2020
Mataeomera (genus) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Dec 2020
Mataeomera (genus) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Dec 2020
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Identification history

Mataeomera (genus) 7 Dec 2020 michaelb
Unidentified 6 Dec 2020 JackyF

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User's notes

Two insects and an empty shell of another. Shuffling along branches, whitish underside, top looks like orange bits have been stuck to it for camouflage. Two shown in photo 4 on twig with gumtree scale insects.

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Sighting information

  • 3 Abundance
  • 6 Dec 2020 11:55 AM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

Additional information

  • Blakely's Red Gum Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

  • Mataeomera (genus) Scientific name
  • A Scale Moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 658.56m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Catoblemma sp. (genus)

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
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