Ghost & Swift Moths in May
Our new Target of the Month Program kicks off very soon. The first 'Target' is a group of moths commonly known as Ghost and Swift Moths. They belong to the family Hepialidae ... and they are quite spectacular insects.
Below are just a few examples of Abantiades and Oxycanus discovered locally – the moths we encourage you to seek out and report during May this year.
Abantiades hyalinatus (female). This individual lacks white markings on the forewings, a commonly seen variation on the usual colour pattern.
Wonboyn, NSW (Paul Whitington)
Abantiades hyalinatus (male), showing upper surface of fore- and hindwings.
Wonboyn, NSW (Paul Whitington)
Abantiades hyalinatus (female). This individual lacks white markings on the forewings, a common variation on the usual colour pattern.
Wonboyn, NSW (Paul Whitington)
Abantiades hyalinatus (female), showing colouration of underside of hindwings.
Wonboyn, NSW (Paul Whitington)
Abantiades labyrinthicus (male), showing variation in forewing pattern.
Wonboyn, NSW (Paul Whitington)
Abantiades labyrinthicus (male), showing variation in forewing pattern.
Wonboyn, NSW (Paul Whitington)
Oxycanus dirempta (male), showing colouration of hindwing.
Wonboyn, NSW (Paul Whitington)
Oxycanus dirempta (male), showing colouration of underside of fore- and hindwings.
Wonboyn, NSW (Paul Whitington)