Batwing Moths, Chelepteryx collesi have been a familiar autumn moth out in the bush, but it was a surprise to find them in the garden, starting in 2018. A larva was found in January of that year followed by an adult male in May. Since then larvae have been found every year in December or January, with a single moth coming to the light in May. This year two males came in, suggesting that the population may be increasing.
Two species of Paralaea came in, P. beggaria again, showing its hind wings,
And Paralaea porphyrinaria.
Two Noctuids in the Hadenini, the Southern Army Worm, Persectania ewingii,
And the Double-lined Noctuid, Leucania diatrecta.
MOV Volume 9 notes that the long scales beneath the resting male can often be seen,
and they certainly can be with this attractive specimen.
