Moth (Lepidoptera) field guide
Useful references:
- CSIRO's Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC) - Australian Moths Online
- Don Herbison-Evans web pages:
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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Abantiades (genus) (A Swift or Ghost moth)
Abantiades atripalpis (Bardee grub/moth, Rain Moth)
Abantiades hyalinatus (Mustard Ghost Moth)
Aenetus (genus) (A Splendid Ghost moth (Hepialinae)
Aenetus ligniveren (Common Splendid Ghost Moth)
Agrotis infusa (Bogong Moth, Common Cutworm)
Agrotis munda (Brown Cutworm)
Agrotis porphyricollis (Variable Cutworm)
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth)
Anachloris subochraria (Golden Grass Carpet)
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth)
Anthela (genus) (An Anthelid moth)
Anthela acuta (Common Anthelid)
Anthela ocellata (Eyespot Anthelid moth)
Anthela varia (Hairy Mary)
Ardices canescens (Dark-spotted Tiger Moth)
Ardices curvata (Crimson Tiger Moth)
Asura cervicalis (Spotted Lichen Moth)
