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Scotorythra koa defoliation Humuula 9272

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Defoliation of koa by the native moth Scotorythra paludicola at about 4000 feet elevation, Humuula Trail. The damage is worst at this elevation but stops rather abruptly just above here, suggesting the moths are moving mauka. Adults could also be seen flying near the ground mauka of the defoliated area, but not in damaged areas below about 3800 feet.

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Canon
Model
Canon EOS REBEL T1i
DateTime
2013:01:27 16:10:07
ExposureTime
1/250
ApertureFNumber
f/6.3

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Lepidoptera, Geometridae, Scotorythra, Hawaiian native arthropods, Fabaceae, Acacia, Hawaiian native plants, Hawaii, Hamakua, Mauna Kea, Hilo FR, Humuula Trail
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Defoliation of koa by the native moth Scotorythra paludicola at about 4000 feet elevation, Humuula Trail. The damage is worst at this elevation but stops rather abruptly just above here, suggesting the moths are moving mauka. Adults could also be seen flying near the ground mauka of the defoliated area, but not in damaged areas below about 3800 feet.

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