Moth (Lepidoptera) field guide


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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Abantiades (genus) (A Swift or Ghost moth)

Abantiades (genus)
Abantiades (genus)
Abantiades (genus)

Abantiades atripalpis (Bardee grub/moth, Rain Moth)

Abantiades atripalpis
Abantiades atripalpis
Abantiades atripalpis
Abantiades barcas
Abantiades barcas
Abantiades barcas

Abantiades hyalinatus (Mustard Ghost Moth)

Abantiades hyalinatus
Abantiades hyalinatus
Abantiades hyalinatus

Abantiades labyrinthicus (Labyrinthine Ghost Moth)

Abantiades labyrinthicus
Abantiades labyrinthicus
Abantiades labyrinthicus

Abantiades latipennis (Brown Ghost Moth, Pindi Moth)

Abantiades latipennis
Abantiades latipennis
Abantiades latipennis

Abantiades magnificus (Magnificent Ghost Moth)

Abantiades magnificus
Abantiades magnificus
Abantiades magnificus
Abantiades marcidus
Abantiades marcidus
Abantiades marcidus

Acanthodela erythrosema (Acanthodela erythrosema)

Acanthodela erythrosema
Acanthodela erythrosema
Acanthodela erythrosema

Acanthodela protophaes (A Concealer moth)

Acanthodela protophaes
Acanthodela protophaes
Acanthodela protophaes

Acantholena siccella (A Concealer moth (Chezala Group))

Acantholena siccella
Acantholena siccella
Acantholena siccella

Acatapaustus leucospila (Acatapaustus leucospila)

Acatapaustus leucospila
Acatapaustus leucospila
Acatapaustus leucospila

Acatapaustus metallopa (Halved Tuft-moth)

Acatapaustus metallopa
Acentropinae sp. (subfamily)
Acentropinae sp. (subfamily)
Acentropinae sp. (subfamily)

Achaea (genus) (Calpinae)

Achaea (genus)
Achaea (genus)

Achaea argilla (Plain Looper)

Achaea argilla
Achaea argilla

Achaea janata (Castor Oil Looper or Croton Caterpillar)

Achaea janata
Achaea janata
Achaea janata

Achoria inopina (A Longhorned Moth (family Leciithoceridae))

Achoria inopina
Achoria inopina
Achoria inopina

Achroia grisella (Lesser wax moth)

Achroia grisella
Achroia grisella
Achroia grisella

Achyra (genus) (Unidentified Achyra)

Achyra (genus)
Achyra (genus)
Achyra (genus)

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