Scirpophaga praelata (Rush Borer)

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The adult moths are off-white. The abdomen has a large tuft on the tail. The moths have a wingspan of about 3 cms. The species is found across Europe, Africa, and Asia, including Queensland and New South Wales.

Scirpophaga praelata is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands

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Scirpophaga praelata (Rush Borer) at Charleys Forest, NSW - 5 Mar 2023 by arjay

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Scirpophaga praelata (Rush Borer) at Charleys Forest, NSW - 5 Mar 2023 by arjay

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Species information

Scirpophaga praelata Scientific name
Rush Borer Common name
Not Sensitive
Cosmopolitan
Non-invasive or negligible
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Location information

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Genoplesium vernale target area Mongarlowe River

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