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Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae)

Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae)

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This moth sub-category for the superfamily Noctuoidea contains the large families Noctuidae and Erebidae as well the smaller Euteliidae, Nolidae, Notodontidae and Oenosandridae.  The Arctiinae also belong to this superfamily, but are distinctive and well known so are given their own moth sub-category

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Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae)

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PJH123 wrote:
3 hrs ago
@HelenCross
https://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/cato/bracteigutta.html#:~:text=Homodes%20bracteigutta&text=This%20caterpillar%20is%20green%20or,ants%20talking%20to%20each%20other.&text=Weaver%20Ants%20(%20Oecophylla%20sp.,FORMICINAE).
Homodes bracteigutta
HelenCross wrote:
4 hrs ago
Colourful moth - would love to see one of the caterpillars!
Homodes bracteigutta
ibaird wrote:
17 Jun 2025
A stunning and interesting species!
The caterpillar apparently mimics Weaver Ants ( Oecophylla sp. FORMICINAE).
https://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/cato/bracteigutta.html
Homodes bracteigutta
MartinPredavec wrote:
14 Jun 2025
@ibaird thank you. I hadn't thought of changing the contrast etc. I've added a modified image that highlights the wing patterns.
Praxis edwardsii
ibaird wrote:
14 Jun 2025
I changed the brightness and contrast inPhotoshop. I suggest Praxis edwardsii.
Praxis edwardsii

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