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

donhe wrote:
28 min ago
I think Tolpia has a more rounded forewing costa than this specimen.

Unverified Moth (Lepidoptera)
jb2602 wrote:
1 hr ago
Erebid, Boletobiinae, Tamba conscripta maybe

Tamba sp.
jb2602 wrote:
1 hr ago
So glad that you found it useful Don

Asthenoptycha iriodes
ibaird wrote:
2 hrs ago
Yes, I'm unsure too, nut haven.t found a better match,

Lasiocampidae (family)
ibaird wrote:
6 hrs ago
Mm, perhaps, but on that evidence I suggest most Paramelora (genus) species seem to have a much more wavy pattern across the forewing. A problem is the apparent 'worn' nature of this specimen.

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