Moths (Lepidoptera)


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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donhe wrote:
2 hrs ago
@GlennCocking : oops no photo ?

Proteuxoa (genus)
donhe wrote:
Yesterday
Many moth species have cocoons like that. Rear it in captivity to get the adult moth if you wish to find its species.

Unverified Moth (Lepidoptera)
donhe wrote:
Yesterday
@GlennCocking : oops no photo ?

Proteuxoa (genus)
ibaird wrote:
Yesterday
Appears quite close to Zermizinga sinuata (male), but I;m not sure its that species.

Geometridae (family) ADULT
ibaird wrote:
Yesterday
Con, can you correct this yourself, directly?

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