Scopula (genus)

A wave moth at Gundaroo, NSW

Scopula (genus) at Gundaroo, NSW - 19 Oct 2022
Scopula (genus) at Gundaroo, NSW - 19 Oct 2022
Scopula (genus) at Gundaroo, NSW - 19 Oct 2022
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Identification history

Scopula (genus) 21 Oct 2022 donhe
Scopula (genus) 20 Oct 2022 ibaird
Idaea costaria 20 Oct 2022 donhe
Unidentified 20 Oct 2022 Gunyijan

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ibaird wrote:
   20 Oct 2022
I am skeptical that this is Idaea (genus) because of the dots along the outer margin of the forewing margin rather than streaks which are more typical of Idaea and I. costaria.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 19 Oct 2022 02:52 PM Recorded on
  • Gunyijan Recorded by

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  • Eucalypt leaf in open woodland Associated Insect
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Breeding behaviour

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