Scolioplecta comptana

1 A Tortricid moth (Tortricinae at Pebbly Beach, NSW

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Identification history

Scolioplecta comptana	9 Dec 2025	WendyEM
Scolioplecta comptana	13 Nov 2025	ibaird
Unverified	13 Nov 2025	Pirom

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Scolioplecta comptana? Flying low, seeking Hibbertia dentata flower or leaf buds. Hibbertia spp. known host. https://moths.csiro.au/scolioplecta-comptana-walker-1863/

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ibaird wrote:

13 Nov 2025

Yes, I think you are correct, A nice sighting, in association with known host plant genera,
A new species sighting on NatureMapr and for the South Coast region on NatureMapr. Excellent photos.
https://bold-au.hobern.net/specimens.php?taxid=364764

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Location information

Coordinates 150.332047 -35.607672
Altitude 37.4m
Places Pebbly Beach, NSW

Sighting information

1 Abundance
10 Nov 2025 04:43 PM Recorded on
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Pirom NatureMapr Tortricid moths (Tortricidae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects Scolioplecta comptana Featured

Additional information

Hibbertia dentata Associated plant
12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

Scolioplecta comptana Scientific name
A Tortricid moth (Tortricinae Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
37.37m Recorded at altitude
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