Moths (Lepidoptera)


Useful references:

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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WendyEM wrote:
Yesterday
same as Sighting 4578942 & 4427462

Oecophoridae (family)
ibaird wrote:
Yesterday
Not sure Austrocarea iocephala would deliver that striking two-toned appearance.

Unverified Noctuoid moth (except Arctiinae)
ibaird wrote:
Yesterday
ID based on the last photo, excellent sharp image of the female antennae.

Oxycanus australis
kasiaaus wrote:
Yesterday
I was wondering about that Ian but I found similar moths identified as A. tenuis... It is probably a Proteuxoa sp.

Proteuxoa (genus)
WendyEM wrote:
Yesterday
Austrocarea iocephala ??

Unverified Noctuoid moth (except Arctiinae)
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