Pyralid and Crambid Moths
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Crambid Moths
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Crambid Moth
(Agrioglypta excelsalis)
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The adult moth is white, with a brown pattern. It has a white margin on the wings which distinguishes it from the similar Agriglypta itysalis. Read more >
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(Crambidae family )
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This moth is from the Pyraustinae subfamily. Not sure what species it is The moth is yellowish with indistinct wavy dark lines on the wings, a black spot on each wing, and two black spots on the abdomen. Looks a bit like one of the Notarcha or Psara... Read more >
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Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar
(Crocidolomia pavonana)
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The adult Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar moth is pale brown with dark markings, and two small white triangular spots on each forewing. The female is similar to the male but with more subtle markings on the wings. The caterpillars are green with a... Read more >
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Crambid Snout Moth
(Culladia sp)
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The adult moth is pale brown with dark orange brown v-shaped markings on forewings. The "snout" is long. It rests with head down and tail up, and front legs outstretched. Read more >
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Cucumber Moth
(Diaphania indica)
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The adult Cucumber Moth has white translucent wings with broad dark brown borders. There is a tuft of brown hairs on the tip of the abdomen. The tuft on the end of the abdomen of the female is bushier than that of the male. Read more >
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no common name
(Eurrhyparodes bracteolalis)
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Eurrhyparodes bracteolalis is a small brown moth with yellow dots and blotches. Read more >
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(Lamprophaia ablactalis)
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Lamprophaia ablactalis is an attractive moth with pale olive brown wings, with dark wavy lines across each wing. The wings are fringed with white on trailing edge. The abdomen is olive coloured with narrow white bands. Read more >
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Bean Pod Borer
(Maruca vitrata)
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The adult Bean Pod Borer moth has brown forewings with silvery white patches. The hindwings are mainly white with an irregular brown border. The caterpillars are pale yellow with a pale brown head. Read more >
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Bean Leafroller
(Omiodes diemenalis)
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The adult Bean Leafroller moth is brown with yellow patches. It makes a shelter from a rolled up leaf, hence the common name. Read more >
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(Parotis marginata)
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Parotis marginata is a brilliant green moth with prominent eyes and long thin antennae. It has a brownish fringe on rear margin of hindwing. It has a tuft of hairs at the end of the abdomen. Read more >
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Beet Webworm
(Spoladea recurvalis)
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The adult Beet Webworm moth is brown with two incomplete white stripes on each forewing, and a complete white stripe across each hindwing. The Caterpillar is brownish-green, with sparse white hairs, and a brown head. It pupates in a silken web of... Read more >
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Crambid moth
(Trichophysetis neophyla)
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Crambid moth of subfamily Cybalominae. The wings have fine dark and light bars giving a silvery grey appearance. There are also wavy brown markings and some olive green markings. When at rest, it has an unusual curved posture with wing tips near... Read more >
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Pyralid Moths
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Carob Moth
(Apomyelois ceratoniae)
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The Carob Moth is a drab grey moth mottled with white. It has a ridge of raised scales on the forewing close to the base. The caterpillars are white Read more >
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no common name
(Cardamyla carinentalis)
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Cardamyla carinentalis is a moth found in and around rainforest. The forewings are black and white, and the hindwings are orange with a black spot in the centre and a black border. The moths in the southern part of the range have orange hindwings... Read more >
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(Cardamyla didymalis)
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Cardamyla didymalis is a medium sized black and white moth. The wings are edged with evenly spaced black square spots. The head is orange. The abdomen has black and white bands with some orange along the sides. Read more >
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Sorghum Head Moth
(Cryptoblabes adoceta)
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The adult Sorghum Head Moth is grey marbled with reddish brown with a pale band across the middle of the forewings, and a less distinct pale band near the end of the forewings. The legs are long and sturdy in proportion to the body. Read more >
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(Endotricha pyrosalis)
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Endotricha pyrosalis is a brightly coloured small moth. The forewings that are half golden orange and half maroon red. The hindwings are pale orange with a reddish rear margin. The moths rest in a triangular pose, with the head raised and the tail... Read more >
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(Endotricha sp1)
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This Endotricha is a small purple and brown coloured moth. The forewings are brownish, and the hindwings are purple. All wings have a border of purple and black like a ribbon round the trailing edge. Read more >
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(Endotricha sp2)
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This Endotricha species is a small reddish brown moth. The forewings have a creamy white band across the centre. At rest, they have an unusual pose with head up and tail curved upwards and wings held almost vertical against the surface. It looks... Read more >
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Lima Bean Pod Borer
(Etiella zinckenella)
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The adult Lima Bean Pod Borer moth is brown with a yellow band across the wings, and yellowish leading edge to each forewing. Read more >
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Indian Meal Moth
(Plodia interpunctella)
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The Indian Meal Moth is a small brown moth that is often a pest in stored food. Once established in can be hard to get rid of as it breeds indoors. When at rest the wings are folded together tightly by the body. The front half of the wings is a pale... Read more >
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