Scirpophaga praelata (Rush Borer)

The adult moths are off-white. The abdomen has a large tuft on the tail. The moths have a wingspan of about 3 cms. The species is found across Europe, Africa, and Asia, including Queensland and  New South Wales.

Scirpophaga praelata is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands


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