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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Discussion

ibaird wrote:
1 hr ago
Does not look right for Leptosaces schistopa either

Gelechioidea (superfamily)
ibaird wrote:
1 hr ago
Fair comment. These similar looking streaked Gelechioid mothsmoths I always find challenging.
https://bold-au.hobern.net/taxon.php?taxid=93257
There do seem to be Leistarcha (genus) species with rounded forewing tips.

Gelechioidea (superfamily)
ibaird wrote:
1 hr ago
A newly listed species for NatureMapr. Excellent photo.

Wingia hesperidella
ibaird wrote:
1 hr ago
A newly listed species for NatureMapr. Excellent photo.

Wingia hesperidella
ibaird wrote:
2 hrs ago
Or W. rectiorella?
https://bold-au.hobern.net/specimens.php?taxid=192513
However there does seem to be a pink flush on the forewing which would favour Wingia hesperodella.

Wingia hesperidella
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