Oxythecta acceptella (Scat Moth)
Further reference: Atlas of Living Australia
This concealer moth, the Scat Moth, is remarkable because its caterpillars feed on the droppings of various marsupials such as wombats and wallabies that feed on grasses and herbaceous plants.The adult moth has cream forewings with variable bold dark brown markings. The hindwings are plain pale brown. The wingspan is about 1 cms.
Oxythecta acceptella is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Barwon South West
Species information
- Oxythecta acceptella Scientific name
- Scat Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 951.56m Recorded at altitude
- Machine learning
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Location information
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Maps
WendyM's farm at Freshwater Ck. -
Places
Freshwater Creek, VIC
