dr_robert's Identifications
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Ichneutica sistensObserver
christopherstephensDescription
one of the more interesting moths during 'Can I find Meterana tartarea locally somewhere, at a place with loads of old huge Coprosma propinqua and other Coprosma, episode #2'
Though not quite sure what this one is...
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Orchard Featherfoot (Stathmopoda horticola)Observer
tony_steerDescription
On outside of house during the day.
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Genus HierodorisObserver
carey-knox-southern-scalesDescription
Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.
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Genus AnisoplacaObserver
carey-knox-southern-scalesDescription
ID? Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.
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Genus AnisoplacaObserver
carey-knox-southern-scalesDescription
Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.
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Genus ParamorphaObserver
christopherstephensDescription
Another interesting moth from the misty-frosty-haul10+kg of stuff for no mothy night.
Found on a Mountain Toatoa.
Looks a bit like the Hudson painting of Heterocrossa maculosa, or Paramorpha, but in comparison to existing Paramorpha observations doesn't seem to match pattern of black dots, definitely doesn't have an orange leading edge of the wing, and more silver mottled with grey scales.
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Slender Owlet Moth (Rhapsa scotosialis)Observer
petaimmaca68Description
About 16 mm long. Resting under piece of rotting wood.
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Anisoplaca achyrotaObserver
aalbertrebergenDescription
Looks like Anisoplaca achyrota, but size of Scoparia halopis and different shape (e.g. not straight at terminal area). Will attach more photos later.
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christopherstephensDescription
and another one. Thiotricha tetraphala? Very pectinate unlike any of the existing observations
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christopherstephensDescription
this again, but no dark scales.
Thiotricha tetraphala? Very pectinate unlike any of the existing observations
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christopherstephensDescription
Thiotricha tetraphala? Very pectinate unlike any of the existing observations
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Genus IchneuticaObserver
invertebratistDescription
Coastal, between the beach and the road, at night.
Larva.
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Tinea argodeltaObserver
tony_steerDescription
Caught indoors during the day. F.L. 2.5 mm.
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tansyjaneDescription
Markings on wing much less distinct than shown in micromoth guide but fits location and food plant.
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