#pyraloid moths

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𝑪𝒊𝒓𝒓𝒉𝒐𝒄𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒖𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒂

Apologies for the low-quality images, will replace when able.

Order Lepidoptera Superfamily Pyraloidea, “Pyraloid moths” or “Snout moths” Family Crambidae “Grass moths” Subfamily Spilomelinae

Larval stage has yet to be found. The larvae are thought to feed on:

Fig trees “Moraceae”

Other moths in Cirrhochrista genus have very similar wing patterns. Usually white, with golden edges around the wings, and the occasional spot in the centre.

Very beautiful, and I’ve also noticed that the prettiest webworm moths are out in the country side, or at least in places near cane. I’m very far from both those habitats right now... But I will set up moth-hunt night some day!

14/12/20 QLD Australia

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✤ Possibly Meyriccia latro? - Pyralidae

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✤ Unknown Species - Pyralidae?

03/01/21

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𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒍𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒂

Previously known as Aulacodes siennata

Order Lepidoptera Superfamily Pyraloidea, “Pyraloid moths” or “Snout moths”  Family Crambidae “Grass moths” Subfamily Acentropinae   

Larval stage has yet to be found, though today I’ve discovered that aquatic caterpillars exist. The larvae feed on:

Hydrilla verticillata “Esthwaite Waterweed”

18/09/20 QLD Australia

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✤ Sameodes canellalis? - Crambidae