Moth ID trend

[Zicky]

Hi Doctor Seow,

I have shot this moth that flew into my toilet, i think this is Odonestis vita, i would like to hear your opinion on this

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148806956

Skipping regards
Zicky

[Psyche]

Post 30.

The two species O. angulata & vita are confusingly similar & MoB's description of the antemedial appears to be imprecise.
However there are correct specimens lodged in at BOLD.
These can be compared with the fieldshots.

Odonestis angulata.
White discal spots & fasciae antemedial & postmedial well-defined.
https://www.mothsofborneo.com/part-3...pidae_14_4.php
BOLD specimens.
https://v3.boldsystems.org/pics/LBEO...1313168688.JPG
https://v3.boldsystems.org/pics/LBEO...1313168664.JPG

Fieldshots.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90556220



Odonestis vita.
White discal spot & fasciae poorly defined.
https://www.mothsofborneo.com/part-3...pidae_14_3.php
BOLD specimens.
https://v3.boldsystems.org/pics/LBEO...1313168574.JPG
https://v3.boldsystems.org/pics/LEPM...1525287526.JPG

Fieldshots.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/18056491
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/34197784
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/2365934



Verdict: This shot should be Odonestis angulata.



TL Seow: Cheers.

[Zicky]

Dear Doctor Seow,

I have two moth observations here today after a long hiatus of ignoring them, which i really shouldnt, my pic size are too big to upload here so ill send inat links

1 - owlet moth family? not even sure where to start with this
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150735927

2 - Trabala species? always see their cats around but never the adults
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150735929

Skipping regards
Zicky

[Psyche]

Post 32.

1. Porsica punctifascia.
https://www.mothsofborneo.com/part-4...ntidae_5_2.php
https://singapore.biodiversity.onlin...doptera-000537

[Psyche]

Post 32.

2. Dindica olivacea.



Of the three Sundanian species D. alaopis does not occur here.
D. alaopis. FW apical patch edged strongly in white & dentate.
https://www.mothsofborneo.com/part-9...trini_12_1.php
https://data.nhm.ac.uk/media/b6e4739...755616/preview


The two species D. olivacea & polyphaenaria are easily confused.

D olivacea.
FW subapical costal mark strong, dark.
Postmedial (line) strong in the costal part. usually angled more widely. Costal ending acute.
https://www.mothsofborneo.com/part-9...trini_12_3.php
https://data.nhm.ac.uk/media/fe25cc3...a0bc16/preview
https://data.nhm.ac.uk/media/6da702b...c89097/preview
https://www.flickr.com/photos/angiud/52664377539
https://inaturalist-open-data.s3.ama...5663/large.jpg


Dindica polyphaenaria.
FW subapical costal dark patch weak.
Postmedial line very poorly defined in the lower 2/3. Costal ending less acute.
FW ground colour duskier, speckled with dark marks.
https://www.mothsofborneo.com/part-9...trini_12_2.php
https://data.nhm.ac.uk/media/f8b307e...6c78c4/preview
https://data.nhm.ac.uk/media/b811ba9...202dfd/preview
https://twmoth.tesri.gov.tw/peo/Moth...6-20190604-006
http://gaga.biodiv.tw/new23/9408/135-2.htm



TL Seow: Cheers.

[Zicky]

Thank you Doctor Seow!

[Zicky]

Dear Doctor Seow,

In addition to the interesting skipper ive shot today in the skipper post in the general forums, i also shot a few funny funny moths which i have zero clue where to start, and i require some of your advice.

1 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152367108
Tribe Eupitheciini - pug moths and friends, but im not sure where to find

2 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152367107
i have zero clue

3 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152367126
seems to be the same as 2, but might be different

4 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152367111
one of the least cooperative thing ive shot today. Doesnt bother staying still, think its a fairy moth

I've really got to buy the asia moth books one of the days...

Skipping regards
Zicky