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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Discussion

WendyEM wrote:
Yesterday
maybe it is one of these https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/taxa/177738-Hydroptila
whatever it is it is a stunning record!

Gelechioidea (superfamily)
DianneClarke wrote:
Yesterday
@Kallies Any suggestions for this one?

Gelechioidea (superfamily)
WendyEM wrote:
Yesterday
very handsome caddisfly too

Leucania diatrecta
WendyEM wrote:
Yesterday
VERY worn

Thema macroscia
ibaird wrote:
Yesterday
An intriguing species. Yet to find a match!

Gelechioidea (superfamily)
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