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Moths (Lepidoptera)

Moths (Lepidoptera)

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In the notes provided about individual species, semi-technical terms are sometimes used.  They are briely explained below.

Labial palpi.  These are paired appendages extending from the lower part of the head, on either side of the proboscis.  They provide important information about the family of the moth.

Parts of a moth’s wing:

  Costa:  The leading edge of the wing

  Inner margin:  The trailing edge of the wing

  Termen:  The outer margin of the wing, connecting the costa to the inner margin

  Apex:  The leading tip of the wing, where the costa and termen meet

  Tornus:   The trailing corner of the wing, where the termen and inner margin meet

  Cilia.  Long hairy scales along an edge of the wing

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Moths (Lepidoptera)

Anthelid moths (Anthelidae)
Case moths (Psychidae)
Concealer moths (Oecophoridae)
Curved-horn moths (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae)
Emperor moths (Saturniidae)
Geometer moths (Geometridae)
Hawk moths (Sphingidae)
Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae)
Pyralid or Snout Moths (Pyralidae & Crambidae)
Sun moths (Castniidae)
Swift and Ghost moths (Hepialidae)
Tiger moths (Arctiinae)
Tortricid moths (Tortricidae)
Wood moths (Cossidae)
Other moths

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WendyEM wrote:
Yesterday
Oops! well spotted Ian. Now I can see the spots too. I had wondered about the up-curve of the stronger line on the hind wing. That feature too better suits E. fractaria.
Ectropis fractaria
ibaird wrote:
Yesterday
Chelepteryx (genus)?
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE
ibaird wrote:
Yesterday
Worn, but I believe I can see the 'ring' markings on the hindwings and the brownish trailing edge of the forewings.
Ectropis fractaria
ibaird wrote:
Yesterday
Appears to haver a proboscis.
Unverified Geometer moth (Geometridae)
WendyEM wrote:
Yesterday
I am wondering if this is a Lycaenidae larva ? or a Syrphidae larva ?
Unverified Geometer moth (Geometridae)

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