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Eggfruit Caterpillar moth

Sceliodes cordalis

Description:

A weird looking curled abdomen moth which rests propped back on flattened wing tips. About 20mm overall.

Habitat:

Attracted to night lighting at the locl school.

Notes:

Called ‘Poroporo Moth’ in NZ. This one is a 'pest' on Solanaceae. Found all over Australia and Norfolk Island as well as New Zealand.
Crambidae

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Mark Ridgway
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Mark Ridgway

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Apr 4, 2014
Submitted on Apr 9, 2014

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