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Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae)

Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae)

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This moth sub-category for the superfamily Noctuoidea contains the large families Noctuidae and Erebidae as well the smaller Euteliidae, Nolidae, Notodontidae and Oenosandridae.  The Arctiinae also belong to this superfamily, but are distinctive and well known so are given their own moth sub-category

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Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae)

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ibaird wrote:
Yesterday
I wanted to suggest Dura (genus) but inexplicably the system replaces my suggestion with Aira (genus)!
Unverified Noctuoid moth (except Arctiinae)
ibaird wrote:
Yesterday
Dura niveus looks very similar.
https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/a9511e6a-96b9-4fd0-a0fd-f041f9ce0dc6#gallery
The Dura (genus) is recognozed by the AFD as is also D. niveus.
Unverified Noctuoid moth (except Arctiinae)
PJH123 wrote:
1 Jul 2025
Agree Cascera bella Bethune-Baker, 1904
Cascera bella
WendyEM wrote:
1 Jul 2025
This moth has many Cascera bella markings but it is a very pale or worn specimen.
Cascera bella
donhe wrote:
1 Jul 2025
Pheraspis mesotypa ?
Cascera bella

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