Moth (Lepidoptera) species

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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

2619 species

Chrysodeixis subsidens (Australian Cabbage Looper)

Chrysodeixis subsidens
Chrysodeixis subsidens
Chrysodeixis subsidens

Chrysolarentia adornata (Adorned Carpet)

Chrysolarentia adornata

Chrysolarentia argocyma (White-waved Carpet)

Chrysolarentia argocyma
Chrysolarentia argocyma
Chrysolarentia argocyma

Chrysolarentia cataphaea (Plain Mountain Carpet)

Chrysolarentia cataphaea
Chrysolarentia cataphaea
Chrysolarentia cataphaea

Chrysolarentia chrysocyma (Small Radiating Carpet)

Chrysolarentia chrysocyma
Chrysolarentia chrysocyma
Chrysolarentia chrysocyma

Chrysolarentia conifasciata (Broad-banded Carpet)

Chrysolarentia conifasciata
Chrysolarentia conifasciata
Chrysolarentia conifasciata

Chrysolarentia euphileta (Well-loved Carpet)

Chrysolarentia euphileta
Chrysolarentia euphileta
Chrysolarentia euphileta

Chrysolarentia heliacaria (Heliacaria Carpet)

Chrysolarentia heliacaria
Chrysolarentia heliacaria
Chrysolarentia heliacaria

Chrysolarentia heteroleuca (White-patched Carpet)

Chrysolarentia heteroleuca
Chrysolarentia heteroleuca
Chrysolarentia heteroleuca

Chrysolarentia heterotropa (White-lined Carpet)

Chrysolarentia heterotropa
Chrysolarentia heterotropa

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