Stathmopoda melanochra

An Oecophorid moth (Eriococcus caterpillar) at Melba, ACT

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Location information

• Coordinates 149.050290-35.208575
• Altitude 593.0m
• Places Melba, ACT

Sighting information

• At least 1 Abundance
• 26 Apr 2025 11:09 PM Recorded on
• kasiaaus Recorded by

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  kasiaaus NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Stathmopoda melanochra Curved-horn moths (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects

Additional information

• 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

• Stathmopoda melanochra Scientific name
• An Oecophorid moth (Eriococcus caterpillar) Common name
• Not Sensitive
• Local native
• Non-invasive or negligible
• Up to 1313.77m Recorded at altitude
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