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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WendyEM wrote:
10 hrs ago
Quite possibly the skin of Uraba lugens

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donhe wrote:
17 Aug 2025
Hejor1: Gellichioidea and Pyraloidea both have species with larvae like this. Can you rear itto the moth to find out which this ?

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donhe wrote:
17 Aug 2025
@NateKingsford : another one unlike any identified published caterpillar photos. You can really make a difference by rearing these.

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donhe wrote:
17 Aug 2025
@NateKingsford : another larva with interesting colours. Looking forward to seeing the adult that it turns into.

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donhe wrote:
17 Aug 2025
@NateKingsford : interesting colours. Hope you can rear it to an adult for an ID.

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