bjorn's Identifications

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What

Ichneutica propria

Observer

claasdamken

Date

March 2024

Place

Otago, NZ (Google, OSM)

Description

light trap
3rd night

Ichneutica propria - Photo (c) Jon Sullivan, some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: Ichneutica propria, a member of Wainscot Moths (Tribe Leucaniini)
Added on September 21, 2024
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5 photos

What

Exquisite Olearia Owlet (Meterana exquisita)

Observer

carey-knox-southern-scales

Date

September 20, 2024 09:19 AM NZST

Place

Pukerau, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

First exquisita for the season. I wasn't even looking for moths. On school camp with my daughter and it was sitting on the wall beside the kitchen door yesterday morning. There was a handful of mature Olearia down by a nearby pond. Another Southland site.

Exquisite Olearia Owlet - Photo (c) James Tweed, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Tweed
bjorn's ID: Exquisite Olearia Owlet (Meterana exquisita)
Added on September 21, 2024
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What

Castor Semi-Looper (Achaea janata)

Observer

lizzieanne

Date

April 23, 2018 11:00 AM NZST

Place

Farewell Spit, Tasman 7073, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Castor Semi-Looper - Photo (c) Shipher (士緯) Wu (吳), some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
bjorn's ID: Castor Semi-Looper (Achaea janata)
Added on September 21, 2024
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What

Brown Cutworm (Agrotis munda)

Observer

williambrockelsby

Date

September 9, 2024 10:30 PM NZST

Place

46 Mana Street, Vogeltown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Brown Cutworm - Photo (c) Donald Hobern, some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: Brown Cutworm (Agrotis munda)
Added on September 21, 2024
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What

Crypsitricha mesotypa

Observer

williambrockelsby

Date

September 20, 2024 09:08 PM NZST

Place

Butterfly Creek, Lower Hutt 5013, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Crypsitricha mesotypa - Photo (c) James Tweed, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Tweed
bjorn's ID: Crypsitricha mesotypa, a member of Fungus Moths, Clothes Moths, & Allies (Family Tineidae)
Added on September 21, 2024
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2 photos

What

Glaucocharis leucoxantha

Observer

williambrockelsby

Date

September 20, 2024 10:26 PM NZST

Place

Butterfly Creek, Lower Hutt 5013, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Glaucocharis leucoxantha - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: Glaucocharis leucoxantha, a member of Grass-veneers and Allies (Subfamily Crambinae)
Added on September 21, 2024
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2 photos

What

Glaucocharis leucoxantha

Observer

williambrockelsby

Date

September 20, 2024 10:27 PM NZST

Place

Butterfly Creek, Lower Hutt 5013, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Glaucocharis leucoxantha - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: Glaucocharis leucoxantha, a member of Grass-veneers and Allies (Subfamily Crambinae)
Added on September 21, 2024
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4 photos

What

Bogong Moth (Agrotis infusa)

Observer

arnim

Date

September 21, 2024 02:14 PM NZST

Place

Foxton Beach, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

washed in on the tide, dead

Bogong Moth - Photo (c) Marilyn Hewish, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Marilyn Hewish
bjorn's ID: Bogong Moth (Agrotis infusa)
Added on September 21, 2024
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2 photos

What

Barred Pink Carpet (Xanthorhoe semifissata)

Observer

william-harland

Date

September 19, 2024 02:37 PM NZST

Place

Lincoln, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Barred Pink Carpet - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: Barred Pink Carpet (Xanthorhoe semifissata)
Added on September 21, 2024
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What

Muehlenbeckia Stem Gall Moth (Morova subfasciata)

Observer

robynpope

Date

February 11, 2013 08:55 AM NZDT

Place

Hokitika, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Tags

Kakanui
Muehlenbeckia Stem Gall Moth - Photo (c) Mike Bowie, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Mike Bowie
bjorn's ID: Muehlenbeckia Stem Gall Moth (Morova subfasciata)
Added on September 20, 2024
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2 photos

What

Trachypepla contritella

Observer

linds-nz

Date

September 20, 2024 06:42 AM NZST

Place

The Brook, Nelson 7010, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

T contritella?

Trachypepla contritella - Photo (c) Steve Kerr, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Steve Kerr
bjorn's ID: Trachypepla contritella, a member of Concealer Moths (Family Oecophoridae)
Added on September 20, 2024
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2 photos

What

Izatha attactella

Observer

andrew87302

Date

September 18, 2024 07:55 AM NZST

Place

Oropi 3173, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Izatha attactella - Photo (c) Saryu Mae, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Saryu Mae
bjorn's ID: Izatha attactella, a member of Lichen Tuft Moths (Genus Izatha)
Added on September 18, 2024
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2 photos

What

Izatha attactella

Observer

grey

Date

September 18, 2024 01:58 PM NZST

Place

McCrae's Bush, Ashhurst, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

On the trunk of a large native tree.

Izatha attactella - Photo (c) Saryu Mae, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Saryu Mae
bjorn's ID: Izatha attactella, a member of Lichen Tuft Moths (Genus Izatha)
Added on September 18, 2024
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What

Tribe Xanthorhoini

Observer

gvrodriguees

Date

September 17, 2024 09:41 AM NZST

Place

Auckland, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
New Zealand Looper - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: New Zealand Looper (Epyaxa rosearia)
Added on September 18, 2024
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2 photos

What

Dichromodes cynica

Observer

butterfly4

Date

September 18, 2024 03:02 PM NZST

Place

Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Several active flying in sunshine over roadside lichen covered rock bluffs

Dichromodes cynica - Photo (c) Aalbert Rebergen, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Aalbert Rebergen
bjorn's ID: Dichromodes cynica, a member of Loopers (Family Geometridae)
Added on September 18, 2024
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3 photos

What

Ichneutica lignana

Observer

gulsmor

Date

September 2024

Place

Auckland, NZ (Google, OSM)
Ichneutica lignana - Photo (c) Donald Hobern, some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: Ichneutica lignana, a member of Wainscot Moths (Tribe Leucaniini)
Added on September 18, 2024
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What

Southern Armyworm (Persectania aversa)

Observer

butterfly4

Date

September 18, 2024 05:08 PM NZST

Place

Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Two on town walls by day

Southern Armyworm - Photo (c) Possums' End, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Possums' End
bjorn's ID: Southern Armyworm (Persectania aversa)
Added on September 18, 2024
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What

Cutworm Moths and Allies (Family Noctuidae)

Observer

jleethomas11

Date

September 18, 2024 07:07 PM NZST

Place

Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Cutworm Moths and Allies - Photo (c) Chris Cook, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Chris Cook
bjorn's ID: Cutworm Moths and Allies (Family Noctuidae)
Added on September 18, 2024
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What

Stone Moth (Eudonia cataxesta)

Observer

linds-nz

Date

September 18, 2024 06:36 AM NZST

Place

Collingwood 7073, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

AI gives E. cataxesta.

Stone Moth - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: Stone Moth (Eudonia cataxesta)
Added on September 17, 2024
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3 photos

What

Genus Tingena

Observer

berardom

Date

September 15, 2024 09:34 PM NZST

Place

Ōwhiro Bay, Wellington, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Tingena - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Carey-Knox-Southern-Scales
bjorn's ID: Genus Tingena, a member of Concealer Moths (Family Oecophoridae)
Added on September 16, 2024
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2 photos

What

Eudonia philerga

Observer

verdanza

Date

September 16, 2024 04:56 PM NZST

Place

Massey, Auckland, Nueva Zelanda (Google, OSM)
Eudonia philerga - Photo (c) Grahame, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Grahame
bjorn's ID: Eudonia philerga, a member of Moss-eating Crambid Snout Moths (Subfamily Scopariinae)
Added on September 16, 2024
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What

Glaucocharis leucoxantha

Observer

tony_steer

Date

September 15, 2024

Place

11 Mahakirau Road, Manaia 3581, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Tags

mfe, coromandel
Glaucocharis leucoxantha - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: Glaucocharis leucoxantha, a member of Grass-veneers and Allies (Subfamily Crambinae)
Added on September 15, 2024
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What

Pohuehue Owlet (Meterana coeleno)

Observer

tony_steer

Date

September 15, 2024

Place

11 Mahakirau Road, Manaia 3581, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Very cold and breezy evening with few moths about.

Tags

mfe, coromandel
Pohuehue Owlet - Photo (c) Tony Steer, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Tony Steer
bjorn's ID: Pohuehue Owlet (Meterana coeleno)
Added on September 15, 2024
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2 photos

What

Transwinter Owlet (Meterana vitiosa)

Observer

tony_steer

Date

September 15, 2024

Place

11 Mahakirau Road, Manaia 3581, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Tags

mfe, coromandel
Transwinter Owlet - Photo (c) Tony Wills, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Tony Wills
bjorn's ID: Transwinter Owlet (Meterana vitiosa)
Added on September 15, 2024
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2 photos

What

Ipana hermione

Observer

tony_steer

Date

September 15, 2024

Place

11 Mahakirau Road, Manaia 3581, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Very cold and windy evening with few moths about.

Tags

mfe, coromandel
Ipana hermione - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: Ipana hermione, a member of Loopers (Family Geometridae)
Added on September 15, 2024
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2 photos

What

Brown Cutworm (Agrotis munda)

Observer

milapower

Date

September 15, 2024 09:07 PM NZST

Place

Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Brown Cutworm - Photo (c) Donald Hobern, some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: Brown Cutworm (Agrotis munda)
Added on September 15, 2024
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2 photos

What

Ectopatria aspera

Observer

tansyjane

Date

September 14, 2024 11:02 AM NZST

Place

Pūkorokoro / Miranda, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

At Pukorokoro Shorebird Centre. Forewing length approx 14mm.

Ectopatria aspera - Photo (c) David Akers, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by David Akers
bjorn's ID: Ectopatria aspera, a member of Cutworms and Dart Moths (Subfamily Noctuinae)
Added on September 14, 2024
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What

Condica illecta

Observer

tansyjane

Date

September 13, 2024 07:31 AM NZST

Place

Pūkorokoro / Miranda, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Quite compact. Forewing length approx 12mm.

Condica illecta - Photo (c) Cherylyn Riley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Cherylyn Riley
bjorn's ID: Condica illecta, a member of Groundlings and Allies (Tribe Condicini)
Added on September 14, 2024
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What

Brown Cutworm (Agrotis munda)

Observer

tansyjane

Date

September 14, 2024 11:09 AM NZST

Place

Pūkorokoro / Miranda, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

At Pukorokoro Shorebird Centre

Brown Cutworm - Photo (c) Donald Hobern, some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: Brown Cutworm (Agrotis munda)
Added on September 14, 2024
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