Moth (Lepidoptera) species

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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

Aeneutus lewinii (Lewin's Splendid Ghost Moth)

Aeneutus lewinii
Aeneutus lewinii

Asura cervicalis (Spotted Lichen Moth)

Asura cervicalis
Asura cervicalis
Asura cervicalis

Cruria synopla (Forest Day-moth)

Cruria synopla
Cruria synopla
Cruria synopla

Diarsia intermixta (Chevron Cutworm, Orange Peel Moth.)

Diarsia intermixta
Diarsia intermixta
Diarsia intermixta

Garrha pudica (Modest Dullmoth)

Garrha pudica
Garrha pudica
Garrha pudica

Hippotion celerio (Vine Hawk Moth)

Hippotion celerio
Hippotion celerio
Hippotion celerio

Isotenes miserana (Orange Fruit Borer)

Isotenes miserana
Isotenes miserana
Isotenes miserana

Lomera xanthochrysa (Lateral case moth)

Lomera xanthochrysa
Lomera xanthochrysa
Lomera xanthochrysa

Pollanisus viridipulverulenta (Satin-green Forester)

Pollanisus viridipulverulenta
Pollanisus viridipulverulenta
Pollanisus viridipulverulenta

Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm)

Psychidae (family) IMMATURE
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE
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