Scopula caesaria (Walker, 1861)
(one synonym is : Craspedia rufimixtaria Warren, 1900)
 STERRHINAE ,   GEOMETRIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

Scopula caesaria
(Photo: courtesy of Trevor Jinks, North Burnett)

The adult moths of this species have brown wings with red zigzag markings. The red colour fades to brown in dead specimens.

Scopula caesaria
(Photo: courtesy of Trevor Jinks, North Burnett)

Various subspecies of this moth occur around the world, including:

  • United Arab Emirates,
  • Swaziland, and
  • Taiwan,
    as well as in Australia in
  • Queensland.

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    (updated 25 April 2010)