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Moths (Lepidoptera)

Moths (Lepidoptera)

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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

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Moths (Lepidoptera)

Anthelid moths (Anthelidae)
Case moths (Psychidae)
Concealer moths (Oecophoridae)
Curved-horn moths (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae)
Emperor moths (Saturniidae)
Geometer moths (Geometridae)
Hawk moths (Sphingidae)
Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae)
Pyralid or Snout Moths (Pyralidae & Crambidae)
Sun moths (Castniidae)
Swift and Ghost moths (Hepialidae)
Tiger moths (Arctiinae)
Tortricid moths (Tortricidae)
Wood moths (Cossidae)
Other moths

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Discussion

ibaird wrote:
1 hr ago
A new species for NatureMapr and NatureMapr's Canberra and Southern Tablelands region. if confirmed.
Oxycanus (genus)
ibaird wrote:
1 hr ago
Yes. there are excellent close-up photos of the antennae. (photos, 1,2 and 3) Looking at the visual key for Oxycanus identification (Moths of Victoria. Part 6). I think these brown antennae with short pectinations with yellowish tips appear to fit the male O. lyelli well. However, the ID is somewhat speculative because there are relatively few records online and apparently no records online for NSW or Canberra or the ACT. The appearance of the moth is similar to photos of the moth species online.
https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/2b8d3f52-c06a-4ebe-a8a4-bf27faec1dae#gallery
Oxycanus (genus)
ibaird wrote:
1 hr ago
https://www.butterflyhouse.com.au/lepidoptera/sarr/lichenopa.html
https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/3acebd22-a7f4-40d7-ae9c-e7aa24ea9b87#gallery
Quite a variable species. Coastal from northerrn NSW to far North Queensland on the ALA.
Unverified Moth (Lepidoptera)
ibaird wrote:
2 hrs ago
I'm not sure donhe's original suggesttion of S. catocaloides can be easily ruled out as the suggested ID for this moth species (see donhe's comment above). Based on the first photo image the forewing markings are a good match for S. catocaloides. See here:-
https://v4.boldsystems.org/index.php/Taxbrowser_Taxonpage?taxid=369563
Similarly. the hindwing pattern is also similar to S. catocaloides. however the hindwing spots appear yellow here rather than red.
I do not think this moth matches S. magnifica for the forewing or hindwing pattern based on the BOLD4 evidence, see here
https://v4.boldsystems.org/index.php/Taxbrowser_Taxonpage?taxid=369559
Further, the BOLD4 records of S. catocaloides originate from a similar region oF WA as does this specimen, Kalbarri NP in Mid West WA. See also
https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/917d3c19-e6f5-4ddd-aac0-76509835f2bd
Synemon magnifica
ibaird wrote:
3 hrs ago
A new speciwes For NatureMapr's Canberrra and Southern Tablellands region if confirmed.
Agriophara (genus)

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