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Scopula desita

A Geometer moth at Sheldon, QLD

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Identification history

Scopula desita	18 Aug 2023	donhe
Scopula desita	17 Aug 2023	ibaird
Unverified	15 Aug 2023	PJH123

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Scopula desita (Walker, 1860)

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PJH123 wrote:

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

ibaird wrote:

17 Aug 2023

OK, you are absolutely correct . S. desita with the discal spot is a relatively new species for me!

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Location information

Places Sheldon, QLD

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
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Sheldon Insects Moths (Lepidoptera) Geometer moths (Geometridae) PJH123 Greater Brisbane NatureMapr

Additional information

12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

Scopula desita Scientific name
A Geometer moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
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