Not quite autumn, but a garden session after 45 mm of rain was indicated to see if the rain moths, Abantiades atripalpis are stirring yet. No such luck, a very small number of moth species came in, although the small Hepialid Elhamma australasiae arrived in numbers. All males, they showed a lot of variation in colour and pattern, this one was heavily marked.
Two Hednota species were also numerous, the previously shown Hednota pleniferellus,
and Hednota relatalis, showing different wing marking.
Anthela acuta is the usual Anthelid to the light from the garden, Anthela repleta has normally been seen in bush locations so it was interesting to see one come in on this occasion. The larvae graze on wattles, several of which are available for them. Click horizontal images to enlarge.
Dissomorphia australiaria, another variable moth.
Diatenes gerula.
