These photos could have been cropped better - but I can't find the originals!
This gives you a bit of an idea as to what to look out for.
'bye!
4 years ago
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Butterflies, Moths plus other invertebrates found in my garden at Great Western, Victoria. Australia
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- Moths (64)
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THE MISSION
If I am able to learn one new thing each day in the vast field of entomology, I shall be content.
Since I began this Blog, I believe I am achieving my mission.
Memo to experienced entomologists:
If you find an incorrect identification, could you please set the record straight! All comments will be published and you will be aiding me in my pursuit of knowledge!
Since I began this Blog, I believe I am achieving my mission.
Memo to experienced entomologists:
If you find an incorrect identification, could you please set the record straight! All comments will be published and you will be aiding me in my pursuit of knowledge!
Lepidoptera
This site is a diary of sorts as an ongoing record of butterflies and moths found in my area of Victoria, Australia, but I will also include other insects.
I became interested in butterflies and moths in 2005.
In June last year, I decided to undertake a long-term lay study into populations, nectar and larvae host plants, specifically for butterflies but the odd moth is getting in on the act!
Unfortunately, I've noted a decline in butterfly populations in and around my garden over the past two years.
In 2005, common species such as the Australian Painted Lady (Vanessa kershawi) and the Caper White (Belenois java) were in large numbers.
I noticed a decline in butterfly numbers in 2006.
In 2007, they were well down. The Cabbage White (Pieris rapae) may still be recorded as common, but numbers are well down for that butterfly, too.
The Common Grass-blue (Zizina labradus) is well-represented, but by no means prolific this season.
I became interested in butterflies and moths in 2005.
In June last year, I decided to undertake a long-term lay study into populations, nectar and larvae host plants, specifically for butterflies but the odd moth is getting in on the act!
Unfortunately, I've noted a decline in butterfly populations in and around my garden over the past two years.
In 2005, common species such as the Australian Painted Lady (Vanessa kershawi) and the Caper White (Belenois java) were in large numbers.
I noticed a decline in butterfly numbers in 2006.
In 2007, they were well down. The Cabbage White (Pieris rapae) may still be recorded as common, but numbers are well down for that butterfly, too.
The Common Grass-blue (Zizina labradus) is well-represented, but by no means prolific this season.
Acknowledgements
Much of my learning experience has been due to the following:-
Don Herbison-Evans for helping me with moth and caterpillar identification.
http://australian-insects.com/lepidoptera/
Michael F. Braby - The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia
Paul Zborowski and Ted Edwards - A Guide to Australian Moths
Museum Victoria
http://museumvictoria.com.au/bioinformatics/butter/
Don Herbison-Evans for helping me with moth and caterpillar identification.
http://australian-insects.com/lepidoptera/
Michael F. Braby - The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia
Paul Zborowski and Ted Edwards - A Guide to Australian Moths
Museum Victoria
http://museumvictoria.com.au/bioinformatics/butter/
Links
- Donald Hobern's Site
- Good Ento Images Here
- http://agspsrv34.agric.wa.gov.au/ento/icdb/imagelist.IDC
- http://gvcocks.homeip.net/orders.html
- http://lifeunseen.com/index68.php
- http://tasmoths.net/
- http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/pchew_brisbane/index/html
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/wimmera_moths_and_fungi_victoria_australia/
- http://www.padil.gov.au/browse.aspx?divID=1&by=Common&group=%201
- http://www.riddellscreeklandcare.org.au/Moth.php
- http://www.usq.edu.au/spider/find/common.htm
- Ladybirds
- Moths Of Great Western
About Me
- Junior Lepid
- I am a recently retired small-scale primary producer. I've been a keen nature (and animal behaviour) observer for most of my life but now I have the time to direct my energy towards learning much more about the fauna and flora around me. I'm a keen photographer and I credit the invention of digital photography steering me onto the path I am now so enjoying!
3 comments:
Thank you SO much. What fabulous moths !!
Some of my grevilleas have been over-run with Oenochroma vinaria caterpillars, and I have seen fit to cull a few.
It will be an exciting discovery if I can turn up some of these beautifully camouflaged moths.
Did you notice that I have used one of these caterpillars for my profile picture, as it is amazingly formed into a question mark, which is appropriate for my blog - questioning and learning about nature.
Many thanks.
Cheers
Gaye
It's my pleasure, Gaye.
The 'pose' is typical of this caterpillar (family Geometridae - loopers and inchworms)
I'll have a closer look at your caterpillar!
Yes, those telltail horns give it away, I think!
I've noticed two different colour groups here. The brown one as per the "Caterpillar Page" and I aslo see green ones. The difference in colour might have something to do with what variety of Grevillea they're feeding on.
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