Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae)

This moth sub-category for the superfamily Noctuoidea contains the large families Noctuidae and Erebidae as well the smaller Euteliidae, Nolidae, Notodontidae and Oenosandridae. The Arctiinae also belong to this superfamily, but are distinctive and well known so are given their own moth sub-category

Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae)

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donhe wrote:

29 Aug 2024

Well, obviously I think so, but I thought 2 moderators had to agree for a confirmation, to check for mistaken observation or interpretation ?

Lymantriinae (subfamily)

MichaelBedingfield wrote:

29 Aug 2024

Hi Don. Can we confirm the ID as Lymantriinae (subfamily), since the sighting is from 2 years ago?

Lymantriinae (subfamily)

donhe wrote:

28 Aug 2024

@MichaelBedingfield :Two red dorsal glands on penultimate segments =
Lymantrinae. Unlike 24 known Australian Lymantrine species larvae at
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/lyma/lyma-cats.html
so is one of the other 51 species with unknown larvae.
Please can you rear a couple in captivity to get an adult moth for an ID ?

Lymantriinae (subfamily)

KylieWaldon wrote:

5 May 2024

wow. ok MichaelM that is really awesome. TY for ID. Kylie :)

Uraba lugens

MichaelMulvaney wrote:

5 May 2024

The caterpillar wears a hat made up of teh skins of previous moults

Uraba lugens