#castniidae

[herpsandbirds]

Saw this moth(?) on palm in Russia, Krasnodar region. Was quite big, could you id this creature?? 🪵🪵🤏

Moth ID - Russia:

Hello, yes, this is a Palm Moth (Paysandisia archon), family Castniidae. They are native to South America, but have been introduced into Europe and West Asia.

Paysandisia archon - Wikipedia

[moths-daily]

Moth Of The Day #151

Golden Sun Moth

Synemon plana

From the castniidae family. They have a wingspan of 31-34 mm. They tend to inhabit native grasslands. They can be found in Australia.

[wapiti3]

Lepidopterorum illustratae icons, a new species of Brazil

By Kollar, Vincenz, 1797-1860 Fahrmbacher, , Printer of plates. Ten, Jos., , Ill. Publication info [Vienna?]: 1839. Contributor: Smithsonian Libraries Sponsor: Biodiversity Heritage Library

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[moths-daily]

MOTHS!!!!!!!! I love yr blog so much (:

Could you please do the golden sun moth for moth of the day it's my favourite moth.

Moth Of The Day #31

Golden Sun Moth

Synemon plana

From the castniidae family. They have a wingspan of 31-34 mm. They tend to inhabit different types of grassland. They can be found throughout most of Australia.

[mightyhecate]

happy birthday!

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[astronomy-to-zoology]

Paysandisia archon

...is a species of Castniid moth that is native to Uruguay and central Argentina. It has also been accidentally introduced to Europe as well. P. archon larvae are maggot-like and feed inside the stems and trunks of palms. This has caused them to be considered a pest in Europe.

Classification

Animalia-Arthropoda-Insecta-Lepidoptera-Castniidae-Paysandisia-P. archon

Image(s): Didier Descouens