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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

15 species

Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner)

Achyra affinitalis
Achyra affinitalis
Achyra affinitalis

Crambidae sp. (family) (A crambid snout mouth)

Crambidae sp. (family)
Crambidae sp. (family)
Crambidae sp. (family)

Etiella behrii (Lucerne Seed Web Moth)

Etiella behrii
Etiella behrii
Etiella behrii

Heliothis punctifera (Lesser Budworm)

Heliothis punctifera
Heliothis punctifera
Heliothis punctifera

Hellula hydralis (Cabbage Centre Moth)

Hellula hydralis
Hellula hydralis
Hellula hydralis

Leuroperna sera (A Plutellid moth)

Leuroperna sera
Leuroperna sera
Leuroperna sera

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

Oenochroma vinaria
Oenochroma vinaria
Oenochroma vinaria

Scoparia spelaea (a Crambid moth)

Scoparia spelaea
Scoparia spelaea
Scoparia spelaea

Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth)

Tebenna micalis
Tebenna micalis
Tebenna micalis

Thema protogramma (A concealer moth)

Thema protogramma
Thema protogramma
Thema protogramma
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