Scoparia spelaea

a Crambid moth at Aranda, ACT

Scoparia spelaea at Aranda, ACT - 17 Nov 2022
Scoparia spelaea at Aranda, ACT - 17 Nov 2022
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Identification history

Scoparia spelaea 20 Nov 2022 donhe
Scoparia spelaea 20 Nov 2022 CathB

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Lots of these small moths fluttering around and only landing briefly if at all. Seemed to be particularly common around Cassinia longifolia.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 17 Nov 2022 04:11 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

  • Scoparia spelaea Scientific name
  • a Crambid moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 841m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Scoparia pusilla

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