Moth (Lepidoptera) field guide


Useful references:

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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Aenetus eximia (Forest Splendid Ghost Moth)

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Aeolothapsa malacella (A Concealer moth)

Agrius convolvuli (Convolvulus Hawk Moth)

Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth)

Amata paradelpha (A Handmaiden moth (Ctenuchini)

Anthela (genus) immature (Unidentified Anthelid Moth)

Ardices curvata (Crimson Tiger Moth)

Male

Asura cervicalis (Spotted Lichen Moth)

Balantiucha decorata (Other moths (Uraniiadae family))

Calathusa basicunea (Eastern Calathusa)

Casbia (genus) (A Geometer moth)

Cephonodes kingii (Gardenia Bee Hawk Moth)

Chrysonoma paracycla (Chrysonoma paracycla)

Cizara ardeniae (Coprosma Hawk Moth)

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