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:
Yesterday
Prasinocyma does not have a line down the body

Chlorocoma (genus)
donhe wrote:
25 Sep 2025
@Frecko : Lovely photos. Hope you can rear it to an adult to discover its species.

Noctuidae unclassified IMMATURE moth
ibaird wrote:
25 Sep 2025
Yes I had to go to the 'Can't find it menu'.

Utetheisa (genus)
WendyEM wrote:
25 Sep 2025
It is a miracle ! I tried and tried to do this one and the menus would not work !

Utetheisa (genus)
WendyEM wrote:
25 Sep 2025
their pattern is stunning but the camouflage really works

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