Wednesday 31 December 2008

December Mothing - 7

The last of the mothing for 2008 ended on a good note when I was lucky enough to spot this cup moth in a juvenile eucalypt.

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No. 1. Doratifera quadriguttata
LIMACODIDAE


No. 2. This one came to light and I think it's the same species as No.1 although it has more than 4 spots on wing.


No. 3. This may or may not be Cup Moth eggs covered in 'fur'!

I'm keeping a eye out for caterpillars on the tree. None that I can see yet.


No. 4. This is a very grey example of the Triangular Moth. I think it is Epidesmia chilonaria as the wing margins are distinctly white as well as the line across the wings.
GEOMETRIDAE : Oenochrominae


No. 5. Another Case/Bag Moth casing - past it's 'use by' I think.
This may be the Common Leaf Case Moth - Hyalarcta huebneri.

I am noticing the Case Moths I've found so far are on young eucalypt regrowth around 2 to 3 years of age.

PSYCHIDAE

Happy New Year to all who visit this Blog. I wish you well for 2009.

2 comments:

Denis Wilson said...

Nice Cup Moths. Watch out for the catrpillars. Little buggers can sting the unwary.
Happy 2009 to you JL.
Cheers
Denis

Junior Lepid said...

Thanks Denis,

As a rule, I don't touch my subjects! :-)

It's interesting how many urticating caterpillars are out there. Some adults too. I think the Bag Shelter Moths can zap you as well. :-)