Moths (Lepidoptera)
Useful references:
- CSIRO's Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC) - Australian Moths Online
- Don Herbison-Evans web pages:
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
Discussion
LisaH
wrote:
9 Mar 2026
I'm super impressed by the seriousness, detail, and expertise you both (and Don), put into identifying moths - an education for me. Thank you
Egone bipunctalis
WendyEM
wrote:
9 Mar 2026
Hi Luna, Your picture did not upload. Please try editing this record and see if will attach now.
Dasypodia selenophora
ibaird
wrote:
9 Mar 2026
Hi Luna, thanks for your sighting. The media you provided is missing or unclear. To help us verify this sighting, please provide additional media.
Dasypodia selenophora
Significant sightings
- Synemon plana at Lyneham, ACT
- Synemon plana at O'Connor, ACT
- Agrotis infusa at Ainslie, ACT
- Baiocystis chrysoides at Barren Grounds, NSW
- Anthela addita at West Hobart, TAS
- Proteuxoa sp. (03) (MoV, Part 9) at Harrison, ACT
- Androchela newmannaria at Crowther, NSW
- Hymeninae sp, (2) (MoV) at Bulli, NSW
- Nola tornotis at Bulli, NSW
- Rehimena surusalis
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