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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donhe wrote:
5 Jan 2025
i cannot make sense of the photo. which end is the head ? Tonica suggestion if head is at the left.

Tonica effractella
KylieWaldon wrote:
20 Dec 2024
PS as I say that I should mention that there is still an old lady moth in my garage, but every time it appears I don't have my camera out!

Philobota (genus)
donhe wrote:
20 Dec 2024
4625634 looks very worn. The markings could have been similar.

Philobota (genus)
KylieWaldon wrote:
19 Dec 2024
Philobota (genus) comparing the two maybe they are different species. Its just odd that within a week or so I've got another similar coloured moth. Haven't seen any real pretty ones yet.

Philobota (genus)
donhe wrote:
18 Dec 2024
What is the sighting number of the one you saw in Yackandandah?
This could perhaps be Philobota hydara or P. philostaura ?

Philobota (genus)
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