Moth (Lepidoptera) species

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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

16 species

Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner)

Achyra affinitalis
Achyra affinitalis
Achyra affinitalis

Aglossa caprealis (Small Tabby, Stored Grain Moth)

Aglossa caprealis
Aglossa caprealis
Aglossa caprealis

Anomis flava (Cotton Looper)

Anomis flava

Bathytricha truncata (Sugarcane Stem Borer, Maned Moth)

Bathytricha truncata
Bathytricha truncata
Bathytricha truncata

Caloptilia azaleella (Azalea Leafminer)

Caloptilia azaleella
Caloptilia azaleella
Caloptilia azaleella

Cydia pomonella (Codling Moth)

Cydia pomonella
Cydia pomonella
Cydia pomonella

Ephestia elutella (Raisin, Cacao, Warehouse, Tobacco Moth)

Ephestia elutella

Heliothis punctifera (Lesser Budworm)

Heliothis punctifera
Heliothis punctifera
Heliothis punctifera

Hellula undalis (Cabbage Webworm)

Hellula undalis
Hellula undalis
Hellula undalis

Phthorimaea operculella (Potato Tuber Worm)

Phthorimaea operculella
Phthorimaea operculella
Phthorimaea operculella

Prays parilis (Lemon Bud Moth)

Prays parilis
Prays parilis

Scirpophaga innotata (White Rice Stem Borer)

Scirpophaga innotata
Scirpophaga innotata
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