Moth (Lepidoptera) field guide


Useful references:

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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Oenochroma privata (A Geometer moth (Oenochrominae))

Oenochroma turneri (Turners Wine Moth)

Oenochroma vetustaria (Ribbed Vine Moth)

Oenochroma vinaria (Pink-bellied Moth, Hakea Wine Moth)

Oenogenes fugalis (A Pyralid moth)

Oeonistis delia (A Tiger moth (Lithosiini)

Ogmograptis (genus) (A Scribbly Gum moth (Bucculatricidae)

Ogmograptis pilularis (Ogmograptis pilularis)

Ogmograptis triradiata (A Scribbly Gum moth (Bucculatricidae)

Olbonoma (genus) (A Concealer moth)

Olene dryina (Lymantriinae)

Olethreutinae (subfamily) (Unidentified leaf roller)

Oligeria hemicalla (Tiny Tussock Moth)

Omiodes origoalis (A Crambid moth (Spilomelinae)

Oncopera (genus) (A Bardie moth)

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