Opogona omoscopa (Detritus Moth)
The adult moth has fawn forewings, each with variable pale spots: one near the base on the hind margin, and another near the tornus. The hindwings are off-white and shiny. The head has a tuft of brown hair. The moth has a wingspan of about 1.5 cms. The species was originally found in New South Wales, but now has spread to the whole of Ausralia and around the world.
Opogona omoscopa is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands
Species information
- Opogona omoscopa Scientific name
- Detritus Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Cosmopolitan
- Minor weed or pest
- Up to 711m Recorded at altitude
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