Eudonia colpota

CRAMBIDAE: Scoparinae 6

Eudonia colpota (Meyrick, 1888). Endemic.

Habitat, seasonality and behaviour 7

Native forest. Adults are found from November through to early February. They fly at night and come to light.

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More Info

iNaturalist NZ Map

Labial palps pointing forwards
Forewing 5-9 mm
Resting posture held flat, horizontal