Plantain moth

Scopula rubraria

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

The adult moth has brown wings with zigzag markings, and a dark spot near the centre of each wing. Various individuals have different degrees of contrast in the markings.

Size

A wingspan of about 20mm

Habitat

The Caterpillars of this species eat leaves from a variety of herbaceous plants, such as Plantago lanceolata

Distribution

Found in most of Australia

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Plantain moth
Scientific name: Scopula rubraria (Doubleday, 1843)
Family: Geometridae
Category: Bug Life › Butterflies & Moths
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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