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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

WendyEM wrote:
8 Aug 2025
It looks to me like the curved forewings are significantly sorter than the angular hindwings. Or am I misreading the picture.

Phycitinae (subfamily)
donhe wrote:
8 Aug 2025
Best wishes for rearing it. It would good to know the species.

Hemibela (genus)
donhe wrote:
8 Aug 2025
Best wishes for rearing it. It would good to know the species.

Hemibela (genus)
PJH123 wrote:
7 Aug 2025
No wonder I never found it I was miles away.

Unverified Geometer moth (Geometridae)
donhe wrote:
7 Aug 2025
T. donovani seems to have a variable colour to the thorax, ranging from white with a black V, to grey with black markings. Dimorphic?

Unverified Wood moth (Cossidae)
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