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Black & white Crambid

Scoparia exhibitalis

Description:

A striking little black and white moth with a wingspan of 20 mm. The wings are largely made of sections of black with squiggly white lines with large white patterns in the mid section. Legs had narrow white and black bands. Antennae were swept back when at rest.

Habitat:

This moth was attracted to night lights in the garden - warm night.

Notes:

An Australian native, it has been recorded in all states and the Australian Capital Territory.
Family: Crambidae

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Leuba Ridgway
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Leuba Ridgway

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Oct 9, 2018
Submitted on Oct 19, 2018

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