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Opogona omoscopa

Opogona omoscopa (Detritus Moth)

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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  |  South Coast  |  Hunter Region

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Opogona omoscopa (Detritus Moth) at Bulli, NSW - 29 May 2025 by jb2602
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Opogona omoscopa (Detritus Moth) at Tathra, NSW - 28 Mar 2022 by KerryVance2
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Opogona omoscopa (Detritus Moth) at Bulli, NSW - 29 May 2025 by jb2602
Opogona omoscopa (Detritus Moth) at Tathra, NSW - 28 Mar 2022 by KerryVance2
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