Scopula desita
A Geometer moth at Sheldon, QLD
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| Scopula desita | donhe | 18 Aug 2023 | |
| Scopula desita | ibaird | 17 Aug 2023 | |
| Unverified | PJH123 | 15 Aug 2023 |
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Scopula desita (Walker, 1860)
2 comments
17 Aug 2023
I am sure this is the same moth referred to as Scopula desita in sightings 4501849, 4503359 & 4499973. The discal spot on the forewing does not seem to be present in Ectropis excursaria
17 Aug 2023
OK, you are absolutely correct . S. desita with the discal spot is a relatively new species for me!
Location information
- Places Sheldon, QLD
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
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- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
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Species information
- Scopula desita Scientific name
- A Geometer moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
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