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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Discussion

ibaird wrote:
1 hr ago
Very worn, and the head, antennae and overall shape does suggest Scopula (genus). A plausible ID, however there are other possibilities in the same genus.

Scopula (genus)
ibaird wrote:
1 hr ago
Tarochota cerimica (20150 appears to be the most recent synonym accepted by the Australian Faunal Directory for Capua ceramica (Lower 1908)
https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/Tarachota_ceramica
Records on the ALA are from WA coast and SE coastal Queensland.

Unverified Tortricid moth (Tortricidae)
WendyEM wrote:
2 hrs ago
hole in the side suggests a parasite/predator

Psychidae (family) IMMATURE
WendyEM wrote:
4 hrs ago
Could this be it, are the palps long enough
https://bold-au.hobern.net/specimens.php?taxid=364891
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/taxa/1548867-Lichenaula-ignota

Lichenaula ignota
WendyEM wrote:
6 hrs ago
Prodelodes samphoras - the ones on Bold (Hobern) have a big white head and white tips on the palps. Wings are more pointed shape than above.

Prodelodes samphoras
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