Aussie Moths
@wa-moths.bsky.social
Exploring the #moths and other #inverts seen in Western Australia #mothsmatter #ausinverts #wildoz #inaturalist 🐛🪲🕷️🐞🐜🪳🪰
Also posting native #orchids at WA Orchids (@wa-orchids.bsky.social)
📍Perth, WA (Whadjuk Noongar Boodja)
Also posting native #orchids at WA Orchids (@wa-orchids.bsky.social)
📍Perth, WA (Whadjuk Noongar Boodja)
Reposted by Aussie Moths
Cladonia sp.
I've been trying to take more notice of #lichens this year, they are such fascinating organisms.
This lovely lichen, a Trumpet Lichen (Cladonia fimbriata) according to #inaturalist, was growing in the Porongurup National Park in early October
#fungifriends #wildoz #lichen
I've been trying to take more notice of #lichens this year, they are such fascinating organisms.
This lovely lichen, a Trumpet Lichen (Cladonia fimbriata) according to #inaturalist, was growing in the Porongurup National Park in early October
#fungifriends #wildoz #lichen
December 9, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Cladonia sp.
I've been trying to take more notice of #lichens this year, they are such fascinating organisms.
This lovely lichen, a Trumpet Lichen (Cladonia fimbriata) according to #inaturalist, was growing in the Porongurup National Park in early October
#fungifriends #wildoz #lichen
I've been trying to take more notice of #lichens this year, they are such fascinating organisms.
This lovely lichen, a Trumpet Lichen (Cladonia fimbriata) according to #inaturalist, was growing in the Porongurup National Park in early October
#fungifriends #wildoz #lichen
Reposted by Aussie Moths
Diuris sp. - Donkey Orchid
Seen in September, this is possibly the Small-flowered Donkey Orchid (Diuris porrifolia) given it was seen in an inland, easterly location and given height of the flowering stem.
#orchids #ozflora #wildoz #nativeplants #inaturalist #bloomscrolling
Seen in September, this is possibly the Small-flowered Donkey Orchid (Diuris porrifolia) given it was seen in an inland, easterly location and given height of the flowering stem.
#orchids #ozflora #wildoz #nativeplants #inaturalist #bloomscrolling
December 9, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Diuris sp. - Donkey Orchid
Seen in September, this is possibly the Small-flowered Donkey Orchid (Diuris porrifolia) given it was seen in an inland, easterly location and given height of the flowering stem.
#orchids #ozflora #wildoz #nativeplants #inaturalist #bloomscrolling
Seen in September, this is possibly the Small-flowered Donkey Orchid (Diuris porrifolia) given it was seen in an inland, easterly location and given height of the flowering stem.
#orchids #ozflora #wildoz #nativeplants #inaturalist #bloomscrolling
Crypsiphona ocultaria - Red-lined Looper
One of the most common moths we see, these moths can be found around in parts of Australia. The reason for the moth’s common name becomes apparent when you see the underside of their wings
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidopteta #inaturalist #inverts
One of the most common moths we see, these moths can be found around in parts of Australia. The reason for the moth’s common name becomes apparent when you see the underside of their wings
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidopteta #inaturalist #inverts
December 8, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Crypsiphona ocultaria - Red-lined Looper
One of the most common moths we see, these moths can be found around in parts of Australia. The reason for the moth’s common name becomes apparent when you see the underside of their wings
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidopteta #inaturalist #inverts
One of the most common moths we see, these moths can be found around in parts of Australia. The reason for the moth’s common name becomes apparent when you see the underside of their wings
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidopteta #inaturalist #inverts
Candicarina sp.
Cooler evenings last week meant fewer large moths visiting our Perth Hills moth light, which in turn allowed some smaller #inverts to settle.
Like this very small (~5mm in length) planthopper which is endemic to Australia.
#ausinverts #wildoz #Hemiptera #planthopper #inaturalist
Cooler evenings last week meant fewer large moths visiting our Perth Hills moth light, which in turn allowed some smaller #inverts to settle.
Like this very small (~5mm in length) planthopper which is endemic to Australia.
#ausinverts #wildoz #Hemiptera #planthopper #inaturalist
December 8, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Candicarina sp.
Cooler evenings last week meant fewer large moths visiting our Perth Hills moth light, which in turn allowed some smaller #inverts to settle.
Like this very small (~5mm in length) planthopper which is endemic to Australia.
#ausinverts #wildoz #Hemiptera #planthopper #inaturalist
Cooler evenings last week meant fewer large moths visiting our Perth Hills moth light, which in turn allowed some smaller #inverts to settle.
Like this very small (~5mm in length) planthopper which is endemic to Australia.
#ausinverts #wildoz #Hemiptera #planthopper #inaturalist
Rhipidioides sp.
This very small male Rhipidioides sp. beetle was a new visitor to our moth light this week. This is the only recorded observation in Western Australia. The larvae of this species parasitises cockroaches🪳
#ausinverts #wildoz #beetle #coleoptera #inaturalist
This very small male Rhipidioides sp. beetle was a new visitor to our moth light this week. This is the only recorded observation in Western Australia. The larvae of this species parasitises cockroaches🪳
#ausinverts #wildoz #beetle #coleoptera #inaturalist
December 7, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Rhipidioides sp.
This very small male Rhipidioides sp. beetle was a new visitor to our moth light this week. This is the only recorded observation in Western Australia. The larvae of this species parasitises cockroaches🪳
#ausinverts #wildoz #beetle #coleoptera #inaturalist
This very small male Rhipidioides sp. beetle was a new visitor to our moth light this week. This is the only recorded observation in Western Australia. The larvae of this species parasitises cockroaches🪳
#ausinverts #wildoz #beetle #coleoptera #inaturalist
Laspeyria hapalopis
A new observation for us, this one from early October on a trip to Albany. This moth appears to only be found in Western Australia
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist
A new observation for us, this one from early October on a trip to Albany. This moth appears to only be found in Western Australia
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist
December 6, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Laspeyria hapalopis
A new observation for us, this one from early October on a trip to Albany. This moth appears to only be found in Western Australia
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist
A new observation for us, this one from early October on a trip to Albany. This moth appears to only be found in Western Australia
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist
Oenochroma ochripennata
One of the moths we recorded in early October while visiting Albany in the south of Western Australia. It took a while to ID this one as it seems they are not commonly recorded. Appears to be endemic to WA
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist
One of the moths we recorded in early October while visiting Albany in the south of Western Australia. It took a while to ID this one as it seems they are not commonly recorded. Appears to be endemic to WA
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist
December 6, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Oenochroma ochripennata
One of the moths we recorded in early October while visiting Albany in the south of Western Australia. It took a while to ID this one as it seems they are not commonly recorded. Appears to be endemic to WA
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist
One of the moths we recorded in early October while visiting Albany in the south of Western Australia. It took a while to ID this one as it seems they are not commonly recorded. Appears to be endemic to WA
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist
Reposted by Aussie Moths
Summer brings its own delights in the Aussie bush, like the beautiful moodjar tree (or WA Christmas tree), colourful Christmas spiders and other delights 🌿🌱
#ozflora #ausinverts #wildoz #mistletoe
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
#ozflora #ausinverts #wildoz #mistletoe
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
World's largest mistletoe among flora blooming for Australian Christmas
As the summer heat settles in, flora and fauna associated with Christmas in Australia can be spotted throughout the country.
www.abc.net.au
December 5, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Summer brings its own delights in the Aussie bush, like the beautiful moodjar tree (or WA Christmas tree), colourful Christmas spiders and other delights 🌿🌱
#ozflora #ausinverts #wildoz #mistletoe
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
#ozflora #ausinverts #wildoz #mistletoe
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
This little Lasioglossum sp. native bee was practically drowning in pollen when it investigated this freshly opened cactus flower in our Perth Hills garden this week
#bee #ausinverts #wildoz #pollen #nature
#bee #ausinverts #wildoz #pollen #nature
December 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
This little Lasioglossum sp. native bee was practically drowning in pollen when it investigated this freshly opened cactus flower in our Perth Hills garden this week
#bee #ausinverts #wildoz #pollen #nature
#bee #ausinverts #wildoz #pollen #nature
Chasmina pulchra - White Beauty
This moth has a very appropriate common name… because it really is a beauty!!
These moths can be seen across Australia in our warmer months.
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist #nature
This moth has a very appropriate common name… because it really is a beauty!!
These moths can be seen across Australia in our warmer months.
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist #nature
November 30, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Chasmina pulchra - White Beauty
This moth has a very appropriate common name… because it really is a beauty!!
These moths can be seen across Australia in our warmer months.
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist #nature
This moth has a very appropriate common name… because it really is a beauty!!
These moths can be seen across Australia in our warmer months.
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist #nature
Macrobathra bigerella (I think)
Another of the micro moths that we see quite frequently visiting our Perth Hills garden. Seen mid-November
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist #inaturalist
Another of the micro moths that we see quite frequently visiting our Perth Hills garden. Seen mid-November
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist #inaturalist
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Macrobathra bigerella (I think)
Another of the micro moths that we see quite frequently visiting our Perth Hills garden. Seen mid-November
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist #inaturalist
Another of the micro moths that we see quite frequently visiting our Perth Hills garden. Seen mid-November
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist #inaturalist
Garrha oncospila
Seen in our Perth Hills garden this week. This moth seems to be endemic to Western Australia, with all 10 observations of it so far on #inaturalist from the southwest. Otherwise, there’s little information on this lovely moth
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist
Seen in our Perth Hills garden this week. This moth seems to be endemic to Western Australia, with all 10 observations of it so far on #inaturalist from the southwest. Otherwise, there’s little information on this lovely moth
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist
November 29, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Garrha oncospila
Seen in our Perth Hills garden this week. This moth seems to be endemic to Western Australia, with all 10 observations of it so far on #inaturalist from the southwest. Otherwise, there’s little information on this lovely moth
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist
Seen in our Perth Hills garden this week. This moth seems to be endemic to Western Australia, with all 10 observations of it so far on #inaturalist from the southwest. Otherwise, there’s little information on this lovely moth
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist
Eccymatoge callizona - White-spotted Carpet
A new moth visitor to our Perth Hills garden last night and only the second record of this species in Western Australia so far on #inaturalist. Love the black and gold appearance of this moth’s wings.
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #nature
A new moth visitor to our Perth Hills garden last night and only the second record of this species in Western Australia so far on #inaturalist. Love the black and gold appearance of this moth’s wings.
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #nature
November 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Eccymatoge callizona - White-spotted Carpet
A new moth visitor to our Perth Hills garden last night and only the second record of this species in Western Australia so far on #inaturalist. Love the black and gold appearance of this moth’s wings.
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #nature
A new moth visitor to our Perth Hills garden last night and only the second record of this species in Western Australia so far on #inaturalist. Love the black and gold appearance of this moth’s wings.
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #nature
Seen in the Perth Hills, a male Clouded Footman (Anestia ombrophanes) showing his beautiful yellow hindwings. The hindwings are usually not visible when these moths are at rest
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist
November 28, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Seen in the Perth Hills, a male Clouded Footman (Anestia ombrophanes) showing his beautiful yellow hindwings. The hindwings are usually not visible when these moths are at rest
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist
A cool, still evening last night meant fewer moths to the garden moth light but that made it easier to document some of the micro moth visitors.
This moth was ~3mm long and I think might be in the Family Gelechiidae (Twirler moths)
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist #nature
This moth was ~3mm long and I think might be in the Family Gelechiidae (Twirler moths)
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist #nature
November 28, 2025 at 2:16 AM
A cool, still evening last night meant fewer moths to the garden moth light but that made it easier to document some of the micro moth visitors.
This moth was ~3mm long and I think might be in the Family Gelechiidae (Twirler moths)
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist #nature
This moth was ~3mm long and I think might be in the Family Gelechiidae (Twirler moths)
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist #nature
Orgyia athlophora - Western Tussock Moth
This beautifully coloured male Western Tussock Moth visited our moth light on a recent trip to Albany. These moths are found only in the south of Western Australia. The females are flightless
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #nature
This beautifully coloured male Western Tussock Moth visited our moth light on a recent trip to Albany. These moths are found only in the south of Western Australia. The females are flightless
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #nature
November 27, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Orgyia athlophora - Western Tussock Moth
This beautifully coloured male Western Tussock Moth visited our moth light on a recent trip to Albany. These moths are found only in the south of Western Australia. The females are flightless
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #nature
This beautifully coloured male Western Tussock Moth visited our moth light on a recent trip to Albany. These moths are found only in the south of Western Australia. The females are flightless
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #nature
Reposted by Aussie Moths
New study confirms that short wavelength light (UV & blue) attracts the most nocturnal insects & that intensity increases attraction for all colours. Longer wavelength & lower intensity outdoor lights should reduce biodiversity impacts resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #teammoth 🌍
November 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
New study confirms that short wavelength light (UV & blue) attracts the most nocturnal insects & that intensity increases attraction for all colours. Longer wavelength & lower intensity outdoor lights should reduce biodiversity impacts resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #teammoth 🌍
Casbia leptorrhoda (I think)
A new observation for our Perth Hills garden, this species of Casbia seems to be found primarily in Western Australia
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #Geometridae #inaturalist #nature
A new observation for our Perth Hills garden, this species of Casbia seems to be found primarily in Western Australia
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #Geometridae #inaturalist #nature
November 22, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Casbia leptorrhoda (I think)
A new observation for our Perth Hills garden, this species of Casbia seems to be found primarily in Western Australia
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #Geometridae #inaturalist #nature
A new observation for our Perth Hills garden, this species of Casbia seems to be found primarily in Western Australia
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #Geometridae #inaturalist #nature
The first Pink Bellied Moth (Oenochroma vinaria) of the season visited our Perth Hills moth light this week
These moths can be seen in southern parts of Australia with the caterpillars feeding on species of Grevillia, Hakea and Banksia
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist #nature
These moths can be seen in southern parts of Australia with the caterpillars feeding on species of Grevillia, Hakea and Banksia
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist #nature
November 22, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The first Pink Bellied Moth (Oenochroma vinaria) of the season visited our Perth Hills moth light this week
These moths can be seen in southern parts of Australia with the caterpillars feeding on species of Grevillia, Hakea and Banksia
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist #nature
These moths can be seen in southern parts of Australia with the caterpillars feeding on species of Grevillia, Hakea and Banksia
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist #nature
🐞🐜🪲🪰🐛🐌 This week (Nov 17-23) is Bugs in My Backyard week in Australia … not that I need any excuse to get out and look for bugs!
And there are lots about at the minute, like these tiny Crusader Bug nymphs (Mictis profana) that had just hatched
#ausinverts #wildoz #inaturalist #nature #Heteroptera
And there are lots about at the minute, like these tiny Crusader Bug nymphs (Mictis profana) that had just hatched
#ausinverts #wildoz #inaturalist #nature #Heteroptera
November 22, 2025 at 12:14 AM
🐞🐜🪲🪰🐛🐌 This week (Nov 17-23) is Bugs in My Backyard week in Australia … not that I need any excuse to get out and look for bugs!
And there are lots about at the minute, like these tiny Crusader Bug nymphs (Mictis profana) that had just hatched
#ausinverts #wildoz #inaturalist #nature #Heteroptera
And there are lots about at the minute, like these tiny Crusader Bug nymphs (Mictis profana) that had just hatched
#ausinverts #wildoz #inaturalist #nature #Heteroptera
Chlorocoma cadmaria - Spectacular Emerald
Happy to see this Spectacular Emerald visiting our Perth Hills moth light this week. These moths appear to be uncommon in Western Australia with only 6 recorded observations in #inaturalist
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #nature
Happy to see this Spectacular Emerald visiting our Perth Hills moth light this week. These moths appear to be uncommon in Western Australia with only 6 recorded observations in #inaturalist
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #nature
November 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Chlorocoma cadmaria - Spectacular Emerald
Happy to see this Spectacular Emerald visiting our Perth Hills moth light this week. These moths appear to be uncommon in Western Australia with only 6 recorded observations in #inaturalist
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #nature
Happy to see this Spectacular Emerald visiting our Perth Hills moth light this week. These moths appear to be uncommon in Western Australia with only 6 recorded observations in #inaturalist
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #nature
Reposted by Aussie Moths
The weather is definitely heating up in Perth ☀️
Which means wildlife starting to look for water. Had to rescue this lovely Bobtail lizard from the backyard pool today. He’s currently at a wildlife rescue centre for a checkup and will hopefully be back home soon🤞
#ausreptiles #wildoz #reptiles
Which means wildlife starting to look for water. Had to rescue this lovely Bobtail lizard from the backyard pool today. He’s currently at a wildlife rescue centre for a checkup and will hopefully be back home soon🤞
#ausreptiles #wildoz #reptiles
November 17, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The weather is definitely heating up in Perth ☀️
Which means wildlife starting to look for water. Had to rescue this lovely Bobtail lizard from the backyard pool today. He’s currently at a wildlife rescue centre for a checkup and will hopefully be back home soon🤞
#ausreptiles #wildoz #reptiles
Which means wildlife starting to look for water. Had to rescue this lovely Bobtail lizard from the backyard pool today. He’s currently at a wildlife rescue centre for a checkup and will hopefully be back home soon🤞
#ausreptiles #wildoz #reptiles
Reposted by Aussie Moths
November 16, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Hestiochora occidentalis
A species of Forester moth endemic to temperate regions of Western Australia. This beautiful male was seen in our Perth Hills garden last week.
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #nature #inaturalist
A species of Forester moth endemic to temperate regions of Western Australia. This beautiful male was seen in our Perth Hills garden last week.
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #nature #inaturalist
November 14, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Hestiochora occidentalis
A species of Forester moth endemic to temperate regions of Western Australia. This beautiful male was seen in our Perth Hills garden last week.
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #nature #inaturalist
A species of Forester moth endemic to temperate regions of Western Australia. This beautiful male was seen in our Perth Hills garden last week.
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #nature #inaturalist
This small lacewing was a more unusual visitor to the garden light recently. Identified on #inaturalist as Carobius pulchellus, a member of the Brown Lacewing family (Hemerobiidae). This is just the 3rd observation of this species in WA
#ausinverts #wildoz #Neuroptera #lacewing #bugsky #nature
#ausinverts #wildoz #Neuroptera #lacewing #bugsky #nature
November 14, 2025 at 7:47 AM
This small lacewing was a more unusual visitor to the garden light recently. Identified on #inaturalist as Carobius pulchellus, a member of the Brown Lacewing family (Hemerobiidae). This is just the 3rd observation of this species in WA
#ausinverts #wildoz #Neuroptera #lacewing #bugsky #nature
#ausinverts #wildoz #Neuroptera #lacewing #bugsky #nature