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Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae)

Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae)

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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

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Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae)

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Comocrus behri (Mistletoe Day Moth) at Penrose, NSW by Aussiegall
Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Penrose, NSW by Aussiegall
Euproctis baliolalis (Browntail Gum Moth) at Mittagong, NSW by Span102

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donhe wrote:
29 Jan 2025
Yes I think you are right.
Helicoverpa (genus)
KimberiRP wrote:
29 Jan 2025
Looks like Heliothinae, e.g. Heliocheilus
Helicoverpa (genus)
ibaird wrote:
26 Jan 2025
Ditto.
Noctuoidea (superfamily)
kasiaaus wrote:
26 Jan 2025
Glenn thinks it is Noctuoidea as well (see your email Ian). I tend to agree but I still cannot find a match.
Noctuoidea (superfamily)
ibaird wrote:
26 Jan 2025
Not M. suavis in my view. Looks like Noctuoidea to me.
Noctuoidea (superfamily)

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Comocrus behri at Penrose, NSW

Comocrus behri at Penrose, NSW

Euproctis baliolalis at Mittagong, NSW

Eutrichopidia latinus at Penrose, NSW

Eutrichopidia latinus at Penrose, NSW

Euproctis baliolalis at Mittagong, NSW

Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE at Mittagong, NSW

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