Scopula (genus)
A wave moth (Sterrhinae) at Undefined Area
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| Scopula (genus) | donhe | 3 Jan 2024 | |
| Scopula (genus) | ibaird | 3 Jan 2024 | |
| Unverified | LisaH | 1 Jan 2024 |
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2 comments
3 Jan 2024
I agree this is probably not S. optivata. But looking at the Scopula species, I suggest this moth is most like S. liota. I say this because I think the 'blocky shape'' overall (especially the rounded forewing tips) fit and the dot and dash pattern (wing margins) seems to be consistent with that species. Most S. liota are whitish, its seems whereas in S hypochra its seems to me the species is most often more brownish overall with more prominent wing banding.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.093858-35.328090
- Maps Hughes Grassy Woodland Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek
- Places Hughes, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 31 Dec 2023 01:19 PM Recorded on
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- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
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- LisaH Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Scopula (genus) Geometer moths (Geometridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Scopula (genus) Scientific name
- A wave moth (Sterrhinae) Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1367.3m Recorded at altitude
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