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Moths (Lepidoptera)

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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Moths (Lepidoptera)

Anthelid moths (Anthelidae)
Case moths (Psychidae)
Concealer moths (Oecophoridae)
Curved-horn moths (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae)
Emperor moths (Saturniidae)
Geometer moths (Geometridae)
Hawk moths (Sphingidae)
Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae)
Pyralid or Snout Moths (Pyralidae & Crambidae)
Sun moths (Castniidae)
Swift and Ghost moths (Hepialidae)
Tiger moths (Arctiinae)
Tortricid moths (Tortricidae)
Wood moths (Cossidae)
Other moths

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Discussion

donhe wrote:
1 hr ago
Thalamarchella species ?
Unidentified Moth (Lepidoptera)
donhe wrote:
2 hrs ago
@Hejor1 : this is unlike any of the photos of the larvae of the 21 Lasiocampidae species that have been published. I hope you can rear it to an adult moth to determine the species.
Lasiocampidae (family) immature
donhe wrote:
2 hrs ago
or say Euproctis paradoxa.
Lymantriinae (subfamily)
donhe wrote:
2 hrs ago
@Hejor1 : That looks unlike any of the 15 Anthela species larval photos that have been published. I hope you can rear it to an adult moth to determine the species.
Anthela (genus) immature
donhe wrote:
11 hrs ago
Lichenaula sp. ?
Unidentified Moth (Lepidoptera)

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