Scionecra queenslandica (Sjöstedt, 1918)

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volant; male and female mesopterous

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known from the Cape York Peninsula, Qld. Nothing is known of its habits other than that it is nocturnal and can be attracted to lights.

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N Gulf, NE coastal, QLD

It is not known if this species is endangered, as there is insufficient sighting history.

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