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  1. 22-Feb-2010, 08:55 AM #1
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    Default Some moth shots

    Please help to ID if possible
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  2. 22-Feb-2010, 09:49 AM #2
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    Sc, the 1st one looks like Parasa chloris
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    I'm not sure but i think the last metallic moth may be from the Eriocraniidae, one of the most primitive moths.
    I suspect so coz of the slightly mandibulate mouthparts but the antennae dun rly tally and i'm also not sure if they occur in our region.
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  4. 25-Feb-2010, 08:32 AM #4
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    Thanks Anthony for the possible ID.

    Aaron, the metallic moth is quite common at SBWR, the size is ~ 1cm.
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  5. 25-Feb-2010, 11:43 PM #5
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    middle one looks like Metaemene atriguttata (Noctuidea, Aventiinae)

    bottom one is a Saptha species (Choreutidae), possibly Saptha beryllitis (check out the banner at http://lepidopterology.blogspot.com/ )

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  6. 27-Feb-2010, 09:54 AM #6
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    Thank you, Roger.
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